It has long been my aim to start a 'serious' blog - blogging about various issues that arise in everyday situations, such as university discussions, or in the media. At 20 years old i am beginning to think about my future career after university and, having landed upon journalism as my main interest, have realised the need to build on my skills for the C.V i will, no doubt, have to present to numerous employers upon graduation. Looking for a career in journalism inevitably means i will need to have a portfolio of non-fiction, journalistic pieces to show to any employer and this is something i do not have, as a fiction writer.
Upon the recommendation of many of my friends, i signed up for a blog here on blogspot and, well, here i am! I hope this will be the 'serious' blog i have been searching for; where i can discuss various issues arising in the media, in my university and home life and exercise my journalistic skills. I hope that when, potential, future employers ask to see some examples of my journalistic writings i can direct them to this page; confident in the knowledge that there are some fine pieces portrayed.
My first post will, likely, not be posted until Friday or, failing that, Monday at the latest to give me time to come up with some ideas! However I aim, currently, to post daily but this may be pushed to twice a week, or even weekly, dependending on my university and work schedule. I welcome any comments you, the readers, may want to make on my pieces but please refrain from sparking arguments or posting 'hate' comments. Some of my articles may be controversial and you may not agree with my opinions or statements but please be polite in your comments.
Thanks for reading and i hope you will enjoy future blog postings! I look forward to meeting all of you!
