I have learned so much throughout this co-op. This is my second co-op with The Boston Globe and the community is so welcoming. The networking opportunities are endless and so many fantastic people to learn from.
What I wish was different
Nothing, it is an amazing program.
Advice
Ask questions, meet as many people as possible, and try not to say no to new things!
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Journalist
July 2018 • Boston, MA
What I liked
It was a completely hands-on experience. My editor treated me as a responsible staff member, and I was sent to cover really amazing stories.
What I wish was different
I wouldn’t change a thing.
Advice
Pitch stories, be open to covering any type of story, and hustle!
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City Desk Co-op
July 2018 • Boston, MA
What I liked
I like the fact that I'm completely immersed in a real, large newspaper environment. I do some menial work, but the bulk of my shift every day is composed of real newspaper work — doing interviews, reporting in the field, and writing articles.
I like that it's a professional environment and that my superiors trust me.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been more welcoming. No one in the newsroom, other than the editors I work with every day and the other co-ops, ever introduced themselves to me.
Advice
To someone who might have this position in the future, I'd say be confident, make connections, and ask questions.
