STAR STUDENT

THIS year I was awarded the honour of being the first recipient of the Rebecca Wilson News Corp Grant.

The St Hilda’s Foundation awarded this unique internship opportunity in memory of Rebecca Wilson, the fearless and trailblazing sports journalist who we will forever be proud to call an old girl of St Hilda’s School.

As a young person, it feels like you’re constantly asked that same question: “What do you want to be?”.

When I was little, I used to respond with absolute certainty that I wanted to be a dolphin trainer or a fashion designer or whatever fantastical career I had dreamt up for myself that week.

But as I got older, my passion for writing increased, and I have been in love with language since I learnt how to read I felt like this journalism internship was made for me.

Each day of my week with The Courier-Mail came with new opportunities to pick up hands-on experience.

Observing the drive and professionalism of the people who effectively craft our cultural narrative and shape our national discussion was nothing short of inspiring.

Seeing so many female journalists kicking goals was also really special.

For the first time, I’ll know exactly what to say when I’m asked that same question. I want to be a journalist. GEORGIE WELCH