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Rachel's work combines: Journalism, Radio, and Communicating / Sharing Stories
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
University of Puget Sound
Graduate Degree
Canadian Government and Politics
University of Puget Sound
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Majored in politics.
2.
Went abroad after college - to Japan to teach English and learned to value international experiences.
3.
Got an internship at the NPR station in San Francisco.
4.
Moved to NY to get a master's degree in International Affairs to try to be a foreign correspondent.
5.
Went to Afghanistan as a freelancer.
6.
Took a variety of short term assignments that eventually led to a job hosting an NPR show.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
It's really hard to make a living as a journalist these days. It's too unpredictable, too unstable and the odds of being successful are really low.
How I responded:
Stick with your gut. If you really feel like this is your calling - you'll make it work. You have to be dedicated to the point where you're willing to move around the country (or the world) for jobs, and maybe take a second job to pay the bills.