Having this blog will allow me to gain more experience blogging. At the end of the semester, I will be able to tangibly see my improvement in writing throughout the semester.
My years in college have helped me grow into a better writer. My first taste of journalism was writing for the Veritas, Colorado Christian University's newspaper, my freshmen year of college; it was during this time that I realized my passion for writing.
Last summer I did an internship with Thriving Family Magazine. This internship gave me a lot of in print and online writing experience. Fall semester of 2011, I covered Greeley City Council and published the stories on my blog for class. Currently, I am the editor for the monthly newsletter Spilling the Beans at Zoe's Cafe. Being in charge of this newsletter has taught me a lot about layout and design.
I like the idea of blogging because it is a way for me to get my work out there in the world. It scares me a bit that potential employers can read it, but I am confident that this blog will be a success because it is interesting, timely and relevant.
Although I have covered the city council beat, I am excited to get new opportunities and meet interesting people while covering this beat. By covering new businesses in Greeley, I expect to learn a lot about what makes a business thrive.
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