Realizing a dream

This experience was amazing because I've never had the chance to experience a community of minority journalists. I was provided a strong network of support and encouragement and contacts in the industry through this program. For the first time, I feel like my vision of being a journalist can come true. The speakers further reminded me why I'm in this profession. I want to stay in Detroit. Speakers provided me inspiration and hope that I can make the city a better place. Thank you, Chips Quinn, for helping me realize my dream of becoming a journalist.

-- Victoria Edwards, University of Michigan, The News-Sentinel, Fort Wayne, Ind.