Kristen Reesor, Broadcast Journalism Student

I knew I would get the best journalism education in the world coming to Mizzou, what I didn't anticipate was how my experiences would change what I want to do in life.

For years I've longed to be a broadcast news reporter, and now I'm not so sure. The School of Journalism is great, and I'm thankful for the mentors and professors who have taught me so much about the craft.

Part of the reason I got into this gig was to help people by telling stories that aren't usually told but that need to be heard. Now I wonder if my true career shouldn't be reporting, but producing, working for an NGO or maybe in an innovative audio-visual field that hasn't even been invented yet.

My plans aren't set in stone and probably never will be, but no matter what I'll continue to cherish happy memories of my time at MU with the friends who made it worthwhile.