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Another Foreign Adventure

Not soon after I graduated, I decided that I didn’t quite belong in London.  Or at least I don’t think I do as I always want to be in a different country (hence the getaways).  Being given the opportunity to join the CNN internship team in Istanbul, Turkey was one of the least expected.

Having Turkish and English in my lingo bank has always been a great advantage when me and my brother want to discuss a topic in public but are not so comfortable to do so - whether its about someone (I know all linguists have used this blessing in their favour) or just a personal conversation; but I had never realised how much either or both would help me in my career path to journalism.

Packing the wellington boots and the jumpers was a bit of a bad idea as the sun was beaming down as soon as we landed at five in the evening. Anyway, as irrelevant as it may sound to the purpose of my trip, I am out here, left with thick turtle necks and cable knit cardigans.  Moral of the story?  Don’t rely too much on the iPhone weather app.  It can be deceiving.

On my first day at CNN, ill admit, I was taken aback of the style of communication and the abruptness of members of the team but knowing that my time here is only going to be an advantage, one day or more, I learnt to adapt.  After all, this was what I wanted and knew that I had to overcome any weaknesses or discomfort I may have found.

I learnt how to edit news clips and write stories.  Grateful to the creator, there was no filing, photocopying or making tea for seniors involved.  Hurrah!  It feels no different to being back at school and having to use my brain again, but without a doubt, its an opportunity and has no mercy.

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