My most anticipated day from Feminist Camp was by far the media day. As a Communications major as well as Theatre Arts and Sexuality, Women’s, and Gender Studies double minor, the media day focused on everything that I love in many forms, and I eagerly awaited that Thursday morning to look in depth at where my future may be.
One of the most impactful meetings of the day for me was at a taping and tour of the studio for Democracy Now!, an independent news program. Amy Goodman, one of the hosts, is someone I look up to, and to be able to speak with her was an opportunity that I never imagined. Touring the entire floor and meeting various staff members gave me an overwhelming feeling of belonging, and I knew in the moment that I hopefully will be able to work in a very similar place, if not there. Democracy Now! puts together many of my interests including broadcast television and radio, political discussion and activism, as well as reporting. I have never felt like I have found a job I would truly enjoy until this day.
(We got to sit front row to watch a live taping of the show.)
Democracy Now! was also very open to accepting interns from our camp if we choose to apply in the future, and the fact that I have gained connections in the media field through the camp is priceless. I would not have been able to meet Amy Goodman and gain the possibility of an internship had I not attended Feminist Camp, and I will be forever glad that I went.