Two weeks ago, I spent the better part of a day observing the happenings of the UNC Center for International Education study abroad division. Soon, this “Day in the Life” story will be uploaded here on my Bears Abroad blog.
Spending the day in the CIE office, I realized that in obtaining information for such a story a reporter can never know when the most important time might be. The day began quite slowly, but activities picked up tremendously in a short period of time and the office was quickly flooded with interested students.
I now understand the importance of becoming fully immersed in ones beat. I couldn’t become an expert in my beat without understanding how difficult it is to stay in contact with the “actors” in the study abroad department.
I had the opportunity to speak with many different groups of people that day. The coordinators discussed their regular routine. Students dedicated to a study abroad program spoke of their excitement of traveling. Still, other students showed up to voice their interests and concerns in considering a program that might be right for them.
Overall, the day turned out to be fun, informative and eye-opening. I’ve only just begun my experience with CIE, but I am extremely excited about what is still to come.
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