Mabel Jimenez sits in the first seat of the humanities room 312 in the journalism wing. She is part of SFSU’s prestigious and impacted journalism program. As a member of the photojournalism sequence she carries her large DSLR camera in her bag, waiting for a moment to capture a photo.
Photojournalism wasn’t always Mabel’s choice of career. She didn’t know what she wanted to do but decided to choose a career of opportunity and adventure. Journalism seemed like a good option for her. Her curiosity for the unknown and thirst to do something different on a daily basis pushes her will to become a journalist.
“I couldn’t make up my mind so I chose an adventurous one,” says Mabel.
Upon graduation, Mabel hopes to work as a freelance photographer and eventually work for the Associated Press.
“They are one of the few solid stable news organizations hiring photojournalist for their staff,” says Mabel.
The troubling times of the journalism world do not worry Mabel. She continues to study for this ever-changing profession, not worried that it won’t give her enough to live.
“I was broke when I moved out of my parent’s house,” says Mabel in response to her prospect of the career.
Mabel now sits in the same class as when this story started and writes a profile for her first assignment in Intro to Online Journalism. She is fulfilling her goal by continuing her education to become a Journalist.
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Lovely writing.
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