My Experience

The past three semesters with Professor Reisner have been some of the best and most trying times of my college experience. I went from being intimidated and petrified to comfortable and proud. Throughout the internship, I really began to understand why he's so hard on us. He wants us to do our best. And with me, he has been there any time I've panicked to encourage me and push me just a little bit more.
I've become a good reporter with time. There have been, and there still are times when i just want to give up, but somehow I've always managed to pull through. I've learned to be persistent and unrelenting when it comes to getting the information i need. I've lost that fear of speaking to people, and I'm starting to gain more confidence in my writing (although i know it still needs work).
With every pep talk, Reisner has emphasized the fact that he relies on me because he know i can deliver. He's proud of me, and in turn, I'm proud of myself. You have no idea how good that makes me feel.
I know this semester has been tough, with just a handful of us writing stories. It's been challenging and overwhelming at times, but I couldn't be more proud of those of us who have stuck around and done the work.
I was part of that group that started the Liberty City Link; an opportunity that i almost passed up. I'm so glad i didn't. I'm so proud to be a part of something so incredible.
Who would've thought that the Hispanic girl with pale skin and green eyes would've fit in in Liberty City? And the reality is, the people there have embraced me. All the times I've gone out and interviewed and shared with the people there, I've come away with great stories and great experiences.
We really are like the little engine that could. None of us ever dreamed it would become what it is now. I only hope to continue to be a part of this great experience, and i hope that those who come after will realize the importance of what we started and will give their all like we have.