tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74490418857503257422007-08-10T12:01:56.432-04:00SCSBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-17533842161920415522007-08-10T12:01:00.001-04:002007-08-10T12:01:56.481-04:00

We were asked to do a blog on some aspect of our experience here at Georgetown. Honestly, I don't know what to write about...the classes have been wonderful, different than I expected, but great. And the field trips, they've been so informative. I've learned so much about journalism and how it works, especially here in DC. I'm so thankful to our professors, Erin, Jen, Shawn and SCS for

Kathryn Carlisletag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-69828740191136272732007-08-10T11:58:00.001-04:002007-08-10T12:01:20.329-04:00

On this, our final field trip, I learned the most about myself. I learned that, deep down I am still a little kid who idolizes the 'big people' on T.V. I learned that being a journalist is the coolest job that anyone could ever have the opportunity to do. And finally, that learning is the one constant in life we can always depend on. When I first arrived at Georgetown, and sat listening to Dr.

Liz Durhamtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-81048860652997294982007-08-10T11:57:00.000-04:002007-08-10T11:59:59.911-04:00

We were advised to do a "final wrap-up thing," so here goes: This has been a truly unique experience with all of you here, and I'd like to thank my teachers and fellow students for their kindness and the effort they have put into this workshop. You will all stay in my thoughts throughout the year, and if you ever want to contact me, my email address is suzannah_weiss@fa.org. Good luck to

Suzytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-51064736986288092062007-08-10T11:49:00.000-04:002007-08-10T11:59:25.452-04:00

On the last day of my journalism workshop, I sit in class watching the end of my memories at Georgetown slip by with the time. Its sad, but I look back on these three weeks with a funny sort of triumph. I met amazing new friends, became accustomed to Georgetown University, and learned about a possible career path. I realized that I can go to a college outside of Texas. Stepping outside of my

Christinetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-63217325586326156522007-08-10T11:27:00.000-04:002007-08-10T12:01:18.675-04:00

Everyone idolizes the faces we see on TV right? Somehow, because they are inside that black box, we assume they are some sort of celebrity or something. Well, yesterday we saw where the magic happens. We were fortunate enough to see the control room and set of ABC affiliate WJLA channel 7 along with the location of Politico, an upcoming political newspaper here in DC. We spoke with a lot of

Kathryn Carlisletag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-75136946302446953962007-08-10T10:43:00.000-04:002007-08-10T10:48:36.553-04:00

Yesterday we got the opportunity to visit a new magazine called Politico. We spoke with various reporters and met some great people. All of their jobs sounded really intriguing. I especially enjoyed hearing Shananagin's gossip columnist. My absolute favorite part of the trip though was watching WJLA news live. I thought it was really exciting being behind the scenes of a real live news station.

Kellytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-16050619027871639542007-08-10T10:10:00.000-04:002007-08-10T10:57:26.132-04:00

Today is our last day at Georgetown, and it's safe to say that the past three weeks in D.C. went by too fast. This program has been a truly unique experience and a lot different from my expectations. First of all, I didn't think that there would be only 20 kids in the program. It was weird at first, but having such a small group turned out to be a positive thing. We all got to know each other,

Katie Mastag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-37962191606539039282007-08-10T10:05:00.000-04:002007-08-10T10:08:15.768-04:00

The United States Capitol is an amazing place. I learn something new every time I go there, and this visit was no different. This is the first time I have experienced both the House of Representatives and the Senate live and in session. Viewing our nation's active democracy first-hand is an unparalleled privilege. I have read in my government text book about how a bill becomes a law, but by

ear101789tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-79204125420120771272007-08-10T10:02:00.000-04:002007-08-10T10:05:18.732-04:00

Upon arrival at the pentagon, I was immediately surrounded by groups of seemingly very important people and military personnel. These officials combined with the strict security we underwent made me realize how important and secretive the Department of Defense really is. When we sat in on the press briefing, I felt I was experiencing first-hand the transparency of government. I was able to sit

ear101789tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-34560570454388561952007-08-09T22:09:00.001-04:002007-08-09T22:09:15.980-04:00

One thing I’ve definitely learned here is the difference between the North and South of the U.S. Or, rather, between the Northeast and the rest of the country. Difference #1: Politics. If you are a Republican in my school, you are verbally attacked. If you are a Republican here, it’s no big deal. In fact, it’s just as common as being a Democrat. Also, if you support the war here, it’s not

Suzytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-48641949745913369122007-08-09T21:47:00.000-04:002007-08-09T21:48:30.146-04:00

"You all are from Lincoln, Nebraska and are assigned to create a photo essay based on pictures from the Lincoln Memorial. You have an hour and a half to complete this assignment." I stand baffled as my photojournalism instructor gives my class instructions on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial overlooking the water across from the Washington Monument. How are we supposed to fill up an hour and

Suzytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-38430763817172637522007-08-09T16:49:00.000-04:002007-08-10T09:02:14.353-04:00

Today Georgetown journalism students went to visit the a political newspaper The Politico, and the ABC TV news station WJLA in Arlington, Virginia. Students spoke with enthusiastic reporters of the Politico. They spoke of how they loved their jobs, what they do, and how they got into political journalism. The speaker who appealed to most students was "Shenanigans" gossip columnist Anne

Annatag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-15532497643758226302007-08-09T15:59:00.000-04:002007-08-10T09:01:54.757-04:00

The dorm experience i've had in Georgetown is very different from my previous ones. The past two summers i had college dorm experiences at both JHU and Yale. By far, this camp gave students the most freedom. At the camps in JHU and Yale, there were specific boundaries around campus that students could not go past or face expulsion. But at this journalism program, students can go anywhere as

Amanda Shitag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-17765651650266944132007-08-09T15:51:00.000-04:002007-08-10T09:03:11.477-04:00

Today we got to visit the Politico headquarters and see the WJLA news station. Both were very fascinating and probably the most exciting field trip yet. When we got to Politico, we were able to talk to a lot of different people that worked on different parts of the paper. We talked to John Harris, the editor-in-chief and co-founder of Politico. We also got to talk to Anne Schroeder who is the

Claire Dunlaytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-25301448860851624702007-08-09T15:43:00.000-04:002007-08-10T09:01:11.370-04:00

Today was, in my opinion, the most exciting field trip so far. Meeting all the people who worked for Politico was so fascinating, because they knew how to keep me interested even though i have a short attention span. I loved hearing all the people's stories about their work and how they reached where they are. Later, when we watched the live news broadcast, I felt so cool; we were in the

Amanda Shitag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-66057302508546125242007-08-09T15:42:00.000-04:002007-08-10T09:03:57.481-04:00

Our visit today was the most captivating field trip yet. The journalists that spoke to us were engaging and taught us a lot about their careers. I think what made this trip stand out to me was that we heard from different kinds of journalists. It caught my attention when I found out that one reporter wrote solely about lobbying, and that a political newspaper had a gossip column. The gossip

Caitlin Mac Nealtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-55194569788455424992007-08-08T17:12:00.000-04:002007-08-09T09:44:05.608-04:00

The White House. An emblem of the United States. A picture of freedom, jubilance, and power. A grand colonial house, surrounded by greenery and grace, filled with elegance and art, and surrounded by men in suits caring m-16s and snipers staring down at you from the roof. A picture of truth. Full of ironies, what the White House encompasses is apparent. With everything going on in the world,

Vanessa Vallontag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-43957051442582794292007-08-08T13:04:00.000-04:002007-08-09T09:44:53.571-04:00

From the White House to going to a Nationals baseball game, one experience is hard to choose from. I can take any experience, good or bad, from my time spent at Georgetown in the International and Journalism programs and say that I had a unique experience as a whole. The most prominent thing that made my time at Georgetown worthwhile was the people. The people you interact with anywhere are

zpersktag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-42597052662202767832007-08-08T11:47:00.000-04:002007-08-09T09:47:40.542-04:00

The Pentagon trip was a lot more than I expected. Despite the building being huge, the thing that got my attention was that there was a CVS in the Pentagon. Before we even entered the doors, the security was very strict. These guys carried big guns, and you can tell that they were very serious about their job. Besides that, the first time I walked into the Pentagon it looked liked a big shopping

SCStag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-77677432377263191052007-08-08T11:15:00.000-04:002007-08-09T09:43:15.347-04:00

College dorms are usually described as cramped, limited, unpretentious, and any other words in the dictionary that mean simple or small. For the past 3 weeks, living in a dorm hasn't been quite that bad. I started off pretty lucky, getting a roommate who has the same views on sharing possessions and the lack of room cleanliness. Despite the small room size, it's a pretty cozy place besides the

Kellytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-70940044250806669552007-08-08T11:08:00.001-04:002007-08-08T11:13:20.354-04:00

As my first field trip here in D.C., I was blown away by the exclusive tours, exceptional guides, and relaxed attitudes of the environment. Prior to my visit to the Senate and House Press galleries I imagined press rooms were filled with people shouting, papers flying, and reporters jumping over one another trying to get the stories. I have been assured that it was a generally slow time at the

Liz Durhamtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-48621521602621823372007-08-08T10:58:00.000-04:002007-08-08T11:12:45.711-04:00

My experience at the pentagon last Friday was one that exceeded my expectations. I knew it would a privilege in and of itself just to go to the pentagon, but I never thought I was going to have the opportunity to act as a real member of the press corps. As I was sitting in the press room, listening to the colonel speak about how the conditions in his base town have improved, it occurred to me

Liz Durhamtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-35206331190368972972007-08-08T09:56:00.000-04:002007-08-09T09:49:50.320-04:00

What's got 5 sides, a geometric degree of 108 and has 23,000 employees? That's right you guessed it, The Pentagon. On August 6th, a group of 20 journalism students at Georgetown University got an inside look at the nation' largest office building. The day first began when we were lead into the Pentagon'spress briefing room where we experienced a briefing on the war in Iraq held by a colonel in

Rosalie Kellytag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-70848937261805021592007-08-06T16:11:00.000-04:002007-08-07T21:12:46.120-04:00

I thought that visiting the Pentagon was a great experience. In my previous two visits to Washington, the White House and Capitol were essentials to visit, and the Pentagon would always be one that could not be done due to strict security measures. I thought the press room was very cool, and was amazed that I saw a Col. stationed in Iraq talk to us live via video conference. Though his report

Will Stevenstag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449041885750325742.post-77666073753489432212007-08-06T13:28:00.000-04:002007-08-07T21:14:40.441-04:00

The Pentagon is the five-sided office building that houses our government's Department of Defense. It includes all the branches of the military. At a briefing with a colonel in Iraq, the Georgetown Journalism summer workshop got to hear and see the colonel talk about how his troops are helping to rebuild the Iraqi government. The videoconference was entertaining to the students because several

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