A college professor once asked me to narrow down my vast collection of interests, so I did — by becoming a reporter for the college newspaper where I could still write about all of them. Working for the BYU-Idaho Scroll as an editor, copy editor, and reporter gave me the confidence to stay put and obtain a bachelor’s degree in communication from BYU-Idaho. I also gained valuable experience as an intern at Deseret News where I interviewed many incredible people, including actor and comedian Tim Allen, world-class opera soprano Erin Morley, and MythBusters stars Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara. Discovering new perspectives and reading thoughtful, well-researched journalism has inspired me and driven me forward time and time again.