Note: this was originally posted to Fisch and Chips on October 7, 2013. A few changes have been made to fix grammar and protect the identity of classmates whom I haven't spoken to in a while.
Week five has started! As a result, the workload is beginning to pile up. By the end of next week, I’ll need to have turned in one paper for each class, visited the London School of Economics twice, seen two more plays, made plans for my mid-term break, gone to Bath, and completed a pair of assignments for Willamette’s Office of International Affairs…but that won’t keep me from blogging! Overconfidence for the win!!!!!!
My weekend went smoothly, as I (sort of) got a lot of work done and my cough has finally left me. I’ve finally gotten into the working mindset and have been slacking off less (or at least trying to, with mixed results) and working everywhere, even on the Tube!
Today’s field trip destination for politics class was the headquarters for the British Broadcasting Corporation, the largest (and best, according to the people who work there) media broadcaster in the world.
When we went inside, the thing that most excited me was neither the privilege of being able to see the inner workings of a venerable organization nor the ability to gain an in-depth perspective of the British media and its effect on political culture. Instead, it was this:
Yeah.
Anyhoo, after getting off my initial Doctor Who buzz, I went along with our tour of the news area (where photography was not allowed, sadly). Afterward, we were allowed into a small studio for visitors, where three of us were allowed to try our hands at reporting the news. While in the studio, I made a new friend:
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| I think he was the local pest control guy, as he kept saying "EXTERMINATE" again and again. |
Our tour was not long, but it filled us in on some highlights in BBC’s history. Before we left, we were allowed into another guest studio, where we performed a radio drama, where I played Prince Harry to the best of my abilities (which, in this case, meant that I just imitated what I hope sounded like an English accent). Good thing I don’t have a day job to not quit!
The other reason I’m glad to not have a day job is that I’m really going to be really busy these next two months (though once again, that won’t slow down my blog or my CJP)! I’m probably going to continue my industrious trend tonight, working late into the night. I see many late-nighters in my future…*gulp*!
Good night!
Modern reflections:
Nothing much to add here, though I'm reminded that I should get back to watching Doctor Who one of these days.
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