Running on the impetus and excitement of finally seeing things clearly, and having a better idea of what I have to do to get into "the media", only days after setting this blog up, I sent messages to professionals that I know in the industry asking for advice and tips.
I also thought I would try my luck and tweet Louise Minchin, as, despite not knowing her personally, she also graduated from St. Andrews with a degree in Spanish. (In case you don't know who Louise Minchin is, she is a presenter on BBC Breakfast and has also presented The One show - click on her name in this blog to access her homepage). Imagine my surprise, when, a few hours later, she had responded to me personally giving me some ideas, telling me to keep in touch and wishing me luck in Spanish!
The fact she has written to me has really motivated me to keep going. In my eyes, she has the perfect career - she has successfully combined her passions of Spanish and journalism, which is what I would absolutely love to do. What's more is that she couldn't have been nicer. I always think it's refreshing when successful people take the time to help others out, whether it be by giving advice or in other ways. I hereby pledge that if I ever reach a similar level of success as Louise that I too will try to assist the next generation in getting their foot in the door!
On that note, I am going to start applying for work experience today. Fingers crossed and, as Louise said, wish me "suerte"!
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