Life Is A Learning Experience

Journalism is considered to be among the most noble and respected professions in the world. And at the helm or the pinnacle of this noble profession sits the editor. The Editor is the guiding force, the inspiration and in some cases the face of this noble profession.

The Editor is the leader who not only is responsible for the content that goes into his publication or the broadcast medium that he heads, but is someone who is a motivator , a team player who is able to get the best out of the team that he is part of.

Having received the opportunity to be the Editor of the fifth edition of Friday has allowed me to gain a knowhow and an understanding of the ground realities and appreciate the many exciting challenges and testing opportunities that editor is faced with on a regular basis.

I also realise the editor is also good as team that is working with. The bond, working relationship and more importantly the coordination that, the editor has with the people, who are vital and instrumental in the final product are the key factors which influence the efficiency and quality of the output which I found out the hard way during the work of this edition.

Also, one of the most underestimated aspects of education is the indifference and apathy shown towards out-of-box thinking and the importance of practical learning. And, an essential component in practical learning is the contribution of internship and apprenticeship. The tenure as an intern prepares and increases the understanding of the career that the students have chosen and as a bonus allow them to meet and interact with some great people and thorough professionals. This is similar to a budding cricketer sharing the dressing room with sports legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Roger Federer, just imagine the possibilities.

But, I have been among the lucky students who have had such an opportunity, and I’m happy to say that have cherishing every minute. I hope many will have the same opportunity that I have had.

My edition and the opportunity to be an intern in a reputed publication have given me the ideal platform to taste life as a journalist and test my metal in the real world. Now, I am more prepared and ready than ever to take up journalist with vigour and passion; accepting the challenges that lie ahead and bracing myself to take them head on. Cheers!!