Here it is, the much awaited second work experience. Back behind a desk again, after a brief interlude packed with attending the Fête de la musique, the Gay pride and the Japan expo (lots of teenage-y things!). This is now my last day working at a local business magazine attached to the region's chamber of commerce, and I have published my first signed article today! Turns out I got lucky : the week that I have spent here has been jam-packed with interesting events. I was sent to cover a filming taking place at the office, and had to interview the director. With my little writing pad, I felt like Lois Lane.
I am slowly starting to realize how important getting work experience is. I have heard countless tales of people spending a week doing the job of their dreams, and absolutely hating it. I was lucky to experience the reverse phenomenon : I loved every minute of it. My boss is pleased with my work, and I feel as though I am really made to be a journalist. It was just so thrilling, you know, the whole "saying my-name-shaking his hand-can I ask you a few questions" thing. And I just love, love, love to write (as if you had not guessed). I take such pleasure in the minute things, like making sure I use resonating words and that my sentences seem eloquent. Basically, just putting into practice everything I have learned in prépa.
On the whole, this has been such a pleasant experience. I learnt all the journalistic jargon and tips, and published about a dozen short articles on the magazine's website. I really got to understand how a magazine takes form, and felt as if I was completely part of the team. Rendez-vous at the end of August, for the third and final edition of this year's The Franglaise at work : the decisive internship at an English local newspaper.
