A Fellow’s FAQ
Posted on | February 23, 2011 | Comments Off
From Sui-Lee in response to some of our questions about the fellowship:
How did you hear about the fellowship?
A friend had sent me an email asking me to apply.
Why did you apply? What were your objectives?
I wanted to become more of a specialist in reporting on financial news and I thought the MBA courses would be particularly helpful in that aspect.
How long did it take you to complete your application?
I took about three days.What advice would you offer applicants about completing their application?
I think its important to really work on the essay and make sure your passion for the profession shines through, and to also provide concrete examples of how he or she would make a difference to journalism if given the fellowship.
What was the hardest part of the application process for you? What pitfalls should applicants look out for?
The most difficult part was crafting the essay and structuring my thoughts. Applicants should also make sure that they send in clips that truly involve enterprise reporting those articles would help them stand out from the crowd.
How easy was it to leave your existing job? Did you leave in place any arrangement or option to return?
It was easy because I was young then. No, there was no arrangement to return, although I was lucky that Reuters hired me again.
What preparations did you make for the fellowship after being accepted?
I spoke to all the previous fellows before me to ask for tips on the course and life in New York.
Did you have a goal for after the fellowship? Did you know what you were going to do?
I wanted to be hired with an international media organization.
What did you wish you’d prepared better, looking back?
Nothing, really.
How easy was it to get settled in New York? What advice would you offer?
Plow through housing ads on Craigslist to get a sense of rents in the city, talk to previous alumni, attend all social events.
What did you find best about the course?
The courses at NYUs Stern School of Business,the journalism professors who provided real-world experience, the talks by top editors from international media organizations.
What would you differently in the course, looking back?
Nothing.
Any advice on the course itself?
Work hard, be open-minded to suggestions and enjoy yourself!
How easy was it to find a job after the course?
I was fortunate to bump into my former editor, who told me to apply for a job in Hong Kong.
What is your present job, exactly?
I cover politics and general news in China for Reuters.
Why are you doing the job you’re doing now? How has the fellowship helped, if at all, in getting you there?
This is my dream job. The fellowship has equipped me with the financial knowledge to understand political risk and the interaction of government, the economy and businesses.
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