This is kind of an odd international topic to write about but I believe it is important. As many of you know, I am an OU Journalism student. Coming into college, I kept trying to find how journalism could aid my love of travel and other cultures and then it dawned on me. Journalism has such a profound effect on International perspective. As a journalist, it is extremely important that I present other cultures with accuracy and truth as I report on different events. To be able to do this, I must know about the different cultures that I am reporting on. This requires proper research and, if available, experience. Knowing that, as a journalist, I could have such a big impact on how people see other cultures keeps me motivated to continue to learn and experience new things. The combination of international experience and journalism will make me an accurate source and I am so blessed that I get to have these experiences so that I can try and bring truth to the world and trust back to the media. I have learned through my recent cultural experiences that I need to experience instead of assume. Even more than just reporting, journalists have a responsibility to show the deeper context when reporting on global issues. Overall, I believe that, for me, it was extremely important to do something where I could make a difference and with journalism, I get to connect my love for other cultures and international experiences with my love for writing and presenting.