Advantages and Disadvantages of Summer

This summer was suppose to be my free summer. I am only taking two classes this summer but I never realised the amount of time each would require. Reporting on its own is taking three to four days per assignment. I wouldn't mind if my grades reflected effort I out out. So this summer needs putting in perspective.

A benefit of summer is the amount of time available for reporting. With less students the chances of being published increases expentionally. I am also able to consult the editors and writers of the Alligator more directly.

Because the class takes so much time and energy I have very little time to do anything else. I have been given assignments from the Alligator but I haven't the time to go practice and get enterprise photos. Passing reporting is maybe the single most important thing a journalism student can do at the university however, my photography is being put on the back burner.

So far my summer photo publications can be found here and here

The first one was my first time covering a hard news story. These shoots allowed me to see how a newspaper works. I never met the reporters who were assigned to the stories I just got to call with the assignments.