Hey everyone (or Mr. Webb and Nikki, who I'm pretty sure are the only ones sticking with my posts)!
Tomorrow I'll be on a fieldtrip to the College of Southern Maryland for their Communications Day, and I can't wait to hear everyone talking about their pursuits and how they got to where they wanted to be. I hope to use both my fieldtrip and the week at Mason to piece together a goal for my dream job, and I'll be sure to utilize all the skills that I've picked up along the way.
At the moment I am set on pursuing film as a career, whether I be an editor, producer or even the director.
I know I've said it a lot, but truly, without my family I never would have been able to make it to this conference, and I can't thank them enough for helping out when I needed them. They've always stood by and supported me, and I'm glad everyday that I have them to call my own. I also have to thank my teachers and everyone at school who's been congradulating me ever since my principal announced my selection a few days ago :)
I know the length between posts has been kind of sketchy, so in the coming weeks I'll be trying out some new formats and probably submitting shorter posts on a more frequent basis to keep everyone up on my journey to the conference.
Thanks for reading!
Leena
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Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Yes!!!
http://readme.readmedia.com/hometown-news/Leena-Neeb-chosen-as-National-Youth-Correspondent-will-travel-to-Washington-D-C/2216099
As of today at 10:28 AM, I offiicially became a National Youth Correspondent for Westlake High School and the state of Maryland!
After all the campaigning and immense support from my family, I am going on this week-long expedition to George Mason, and ever since that week before Thanksgiving Break when I recieved my first letter, its all I ever wanted to hear. My mailbox has been consistantlly overwhelmed with summer program information from colleges across the nation, even from my top choice, American University - and I've had to decline every single one of them because I was absolutely sure that this is what I wanted to do.
Its not so much that I was afraid I wouldn't be accepted, but for the longest time, I had a feeling that I wouldn't make the March 30th deadline, and even if I did, I'd be met with a waiting list notification. But to know that I am really and truly in the program is a great thing.
I will try and blog more frequently if I get any news, but I actually discovered that I was in the Maryland Independent back in December with absolutely no notice! Had I not searched online, I probably never would've known!
Thanks to everyone who's been coaching me on and been there for support!
Leena
As of today at 10:28 AM, I offiicially became a National Youth Correspondent for Westlake High School and the state of Maryland!
After all the campaigning and immense support from my family, I am going on this week-long expedition to George Mason, and ever since that week before Thanksgiving Break when I recieved my first letter, its all I ever wanted to hear. My mailbox has been consistantlly overwhelmed with summer program information from colleges across the nation, even from my top choice, American University - and I've had to decline every single one of them because I was absolutely sure that this is what I wanted to do.
Its not so much that I was afraid I wouldn't be accepted, but for the longest time, I had a feeling that I wouldn't make the March 30th deadline, and even if I did, I'd be met with a waiting list notification. But to know that I am really and truly in the program is a great thing.
I will try and blog more frequently if I get any news, but I actually discovered that I was in the Maryland Independent back in December with absolutely no notice! Had I not searched online, I probably never would've known!
Thanks to everyone who's been coaching me on and been there for support!
Leena
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Quick Update
Hello,
So far, I've discovered that this blog thing is harder than I thought it would be. See, this isn't my first time starting one. In fact, I've had about 2 already - I just didn't expect anyone to read them. With this one though, the intent was to connect with others and possibly get the attention of future sponsors. I did contemplate deleting my latest and first video, and am still debating it right now.
The thing is...I could. But if I decide to go "Forget it, it doesn't matter", what am I learning? The whole reason I wanted to attend this conference is to learn something and get to the point where I can make business contacts after I graduate from college.
This blog isn't amazing or anything, but it is in its early stages, and I'm sure that even the more popular ones weren't the best from their first posts. My videos will eventually get better, even if I've discovered that my webcam has a pretty poor quality when it comes down to it. I do take part of the blame but again, I'm pretty nervous knowing that someone will be able to watch them pretty soon.
As far as where I'm at now, I am very close to securing all of the money for my tuition for the conference.
I'd like to thank my parents, my grandma as well as all of my aunts and uncles who have donated way more than I ever expected.
Today I'm making efforts to get letters to not only corporations but local businesses and even my school board. Not everyone is answering my calls, but hopefully having a solid letter in front of them will inspire something. Before I jump into my homework for the day, I'll be looking up addresses and printing out cover letters in order to have these things out by the weekend.
Still working on things,
Leena
So far, I've discovered that this blog thing is harder than I thought it would be. See, this isn't my first time starting one. In fact, I've had about 2 already - I just didn't expect anyone to read them. With this one though, the intent was to connect with others and possibly get the attention of future sponsors. I did contemplate deleting my latest and first video, and am still debating it right now.
The thing is...I could. But if I decide to go "Forget it, it doesn't matter", what am I learning? The whole reason I wanted to attend this conference is to learn something and get to the point where I can make business contacts after I graduate from college.
This blog isn't amazing or anything, but it is in its early stages, and I'm sure that even the more popular ones weren't the best from their first posts. My videos will eventually get better, even if I've discovered that my webcam has a pretty poor quality when it comes down to it. I do take part of the blame but again, I'm pretty nervous knowing that someone will be able to watch them pretty soon.
As far as where I'm at now, I am very close to securing all of the money for my tuition for the conference.
I'd like to thank my parents, my grandma as well as all of my aunts and uncles who have donated way more than I ever expected.
Today I'm making efforts to get letters to not only corporations but local businesses and even my school board. Not everyone is answering my calls, but hopefully having a solid letter in front of them will inspire something. Before I jump into my homework for the day, I'll be looking up addresses and printing out cover letters in order to have these things out by the weekend.
Still working on things,
Leena
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