This week, my time as a summer intern with Ideastream Public Media comes to an end.

I just became comfortable in my routine and confident in the quality of my work as a member of the "Sound of ideas" team. Booking guests, conducting pre-interviews and writing scripts are no longer daunting tasks. I proudly look back on the segments I produced, which covered topics like lead safety, the opioid crisis, free clinics and Medicaid cuts.

Now, I am faced with the challenge of deciding how I should apply this new knowledge when I graduate from college next year. The weight of this moment feels significant for me, given that this internship was my first look into the world of public media. It feels like there are now so many doors open for me.

I study biology at Oberlin College. I pivoted from m

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