Personal Statement: Pursuing A Career

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For as long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed sharing stories with others. As a child, I would tell stories in any way I could. I would draw pictures, write short stories, and tell stories to anyone who would be willing to listen. As I grew older, my interest in writing and storytelling grew as well. While in high school, I was unsure of my career interests, but I knew that I wanted to pursue a career that involves storytelling. I am now pursuing bachelorʻs degree in Journalism at the University of Southern California. My first semester here at USC showed me the different possibilities that the journalism industry has to offer. As a journalism major at USC, I am required to work a four hour shift in our school’s media center every

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