Most people would think that being in New Orleans, or in regional slang
“Nawlins,” is all about the busy streets of Bourbon and the large stadium of
the “Who-Dat” Saints. New Orleans is a city in itself where anything is
possible. As this is my first visit to New Orleans, I can say it is pretty nice--the
people, the food and the many voodoo shops that try to either attract or scare
off the visiting tourists. I can’t say I enjoy being called a tourist, but I
digress.
The NOLA 2013 journalism conference has been exciting with schools from
all over the nation (and Canada) all in one, it’s built up of many different
cities and small town countries that have all the same intentions to build and
enhance their already unique craft of becoming a top journalist.
I wonder if all journalism conferences are like this one, surrounded by
the skyscrapers in different cities with many different views on life and
escaping to a place where not many get the opportunity to travel. Sure, the
long flights and adjusting to a new time zone have me confused, but it’s worth
the while to learn and become one with the New Orleans way.
-
Kaylin Johnson, ’14
Lifestyle Editor
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