Bylines weren’t the plan

When I signed up for journalism in high school, I didn’t put much thought into that decision. I just needed another elective, and journalism perfectly filled the empty spot on my schedule.

I had no idea how much that decision would eventually influence my life. What started as a random class became something I looked forward to, something I loved and eventually the career I chose to pursue.

It was late February in my freshman year when I had to decide what classes to take the following year. Because I was scrambling to find another elective to fill my schedule, I asked a few of my friends for suggestions.