Emma Bittner
Year in ISM: Class of 2016-2017 ISM 1, 2017-2018 ISM 2
Current Location: University of Texas at Austin
Topic: Human Interest Journalism
Currently Pursuing: Yes
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How has ISM benefitted Emma Bittner?
"ISM has helped me gain confidence and become much better at public speaking. Additionally, having a mentorship in high school set me apart from my peers in college and has given me a leg up when applying for internships."
What was a challenge they faced and overcame?
"Being able to manage 100 things at once was really difficult and before ISM I was pretty bad with time management. However, ISM helped me balance school, work, and an internship."
Advice
"I would recommend people to go into a topic if they are unsure about because having that hands-on experience in high school can help you decide if you truly are passionate about it before college. Also, if you’re not going to be dedicated to ISM and creating a final project, then you won’t get the full experience out of it."
Arnold Wayne Jones
About Mr. Jones
"Arnold Wayne Jones is the Executive Editor of the life and style section of Dallas Voice. He has won dozens of awards and is a prominent writer in the Dallas area."
Mentorship Contribution
"My mentor gave me the ability to officially become published in a publication, as well as helped me make connections with journalists across the city."
- Emma Bittner
REMINDER: Mr. Jones's information is listed on the website only for reference purposes. Students are expected to find their own mentors.