Final Blog: Reflection: The right choice

So, the time has come that I must reflect on this past eight weeks of media writing and all of what I shared with you regarding the pursuit of my dream to work at ESPN.

I came to Hesser to create a new path to follow and change the direction of my life. That pursuit has really only begun, and I am truly excited to see what will comes out of all this. I feel more prepared, more confident and better educated than I did before returning to school. I have gained knowledge of my profession and strengthened the tools I already had. I have gained new tools to use to improve my chances in the career I am pursuing.

My passion and love for sports is the key to my success. The knowledge and experience I have gained is second to that passion. Without passion and love for something, the chances of being happy and having success will be limited. This writing course has helped me so much. It has opened my eyes to what's out there even more, and made me a more disciplined writer. It has given me a better understanding of just how important this pursuit is to me. It has allowed me to think more freely and open my mind each day. I can explain myself better and feel more comfortable with myself and with what I am trying to accomplish. I am grateful for the time I have spent here at Hesser and in this class.

I have eight more weeks to go before I complete my associates degree program in radio and video broadcasting. In eight weeks, I will have accomplished the first in a long list of goals I have set for myself. I have great will and determination to go on and succeed in this business and look to continue my education at a higher level. I am in the middle of applying to a four-year school as my time winds down here at Hesser. I am staying on top of all the work I need to do and following through with the plan I have come up with to create a better life for myself and do what I love.


My internship at WGAM is almost complete, and I look forward to seeing whether I will continue working at the station on a permanent basis. Wish me luck. I am fairly proud that I have challenged myself during the most troubling and difficult times I will probably ever have in my life.

I had to keep my head up during very hard times, when at times all I wanted to do was give up. I doubted myself and never thought I could get this far. I am doing this because I truly want to, and I truly have a passion for it. The fire burns inside me. Light is being shed after so much darkness. In the end, I want to know I made the right choice. I want to see the final result and I want to be able to look back and know I made the right choice to continue my education and follow the pursuit of my dream.