In a Good Place

Today after completing my shift at WGAM 1250/900-AM, I will have worked 40-hours.

As part of the requirements to complete my internship for Hesser College, I am one third of the way to completing and receiving credit toward my associates degree. It has been a great experience so far, and I have learned a lot about how a sports radio station functions on a daily basis. Yet, there is still so much more to learn.

I am very excited to go to the station every day. To think that I set a goal to follow my dreams of being part of the sports environment and do something I enjoy makes me quite enthusiastic about where I may end up.

Almost two years ago now, I was not even in school and could not make up my mind on what to do with my life. I wasn't even sure whether I should go back to school. I followed my heart and set a goal not only to get into school and do well, but to actually be involved in the pursuit of my career. I am at a loss of words to think that I am even at this point and that I am actually involved with the radio personalities I usually listen to and the sports teams I watched growing up.

Now, I know I am not working in my dream job yet, but to me I am somewhere. I have come a long way and battled to create such an opportunity. I set the bar high and am dedicated to reach my goals.

This has been quite a learning experience these past two years. Not only did I learn a lot from my education at Hesser and from people I came in contact with along the way, I learned a lot about myself and what I am truly made of. As long as I follow my dreams and stay focused, I can make anything happen.

At this time, my job at WGAM is only an externship--I understand that. But, I really feel that I am now well-prepared for a full-time job in the industry.