First thoughts

This last week at The Media Center has been quite an experience.  I had no idea that we, the interns, could actually put a show together in such a short amount of time.  But, we did it and "The Platinum Spatula" didn't turn out half-bad.  I've been studying media at the University of San Francisco for the past year and while I've learned a lot about media theory, it's very difficult to understand what it is like to actually work in the middle of it.  In one week working at The Media Center I've definitely been given a taste of what a life in media is all about.  

Besides co-producing and hosting "The Platinum Spatula," I began helping to archive the Media Center's tape library on an online database.  I realize the importance of having an organized work environment so I'm glad I can help the staff out in accomplishing this goal.  

Of everything that I've learned at The Media Center thus far, the most challenging job that I've had is hosting our first show.  The day before our show we had a chance to practice by putting on several 5 minute spoof shows.  This was quite helpful, but preparing myself for the real thing was pretty stressful.  I was nervous and no matter how much I tried to convince myself to calm down, relax and not worry about it, I couldn't do it.  Luckily I made it through the show without too many problems.  I think that more experience may help calm my nerves.  I'm looking forward to learning more positions in the studio and I'm not yet sure if hosting is the right fit for me.  We'll see!

~Joel W.