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黑料网 senior Grace Clarke, 鈥24, has her dreams set on pursuing a career in New York City鈥檚 fashion media industry.

During her final semester, the journalism major interned at L鈥橭FFICIEL USA, offering her a glimpse into the industry. As an editorial intern, Clarke produced well-researched stories on topics including fashion, culture and lifestyle. One of her favorite projects involved a story about the history of maternity wear in fashion.

鈥淚 really enjoy writing stories of this nature because it reminds me of why I love being a journalist,鈥 Clarke said of the project. 鈥淵ou are able to dive deep into research about a specific topic, and by the end of the day you鈥檙e an expert on it. As a writer, you cultivate so much knowledge about an abundance of things. 鈥 You learn something new every day, and every day is different being a journalist.鈥

Most of Clarke鈥檚 internship with the publication was remote; however, over spring break, she got the opportunity to visit the New York City headquarters and assist with an editorial photoshoot.

鈥淚 got to watch the creative styling process and photoshoot which was so much fun,鈥 she said. 鈥(New York City has) such a lively and busy atmosphere that really inspires me. Seeing all the locals and their hardworking mindset really makes me want to do the same after graduation!鈥

Clarke said she is grateful to 黑料网 and her professors in the School of Media and Journalism for preparing her for this experience.

鈥淚 was a very timid and shy girl in high school, and coming to 黑料网 in 2020, I finally felt like I found a place where I could figure out who I was and wanted,鈥 she said. 鈥淭he environment and atmosphere gave me room to flourish and thrive as a young woman and student. Academically, I鈥檝e been very lucky and grateful for the education I鈥檝e received these past four years.鈥

She names Professor Jacqueline Marino, Associate Professor Stephanie Danes Smith and former Professional-in-Residence Connie Schultz among the faculty who have influenced her path and passion for magazine journalism.

鈥淢y professor told me that every writer has a 鈥榲oice鈥 in their work,鈥 she said. 鈥満诹贤 helped me find my voice: An opinionated, determined, witty young woman.鈥