Stranger in a strange land

Hi there. My name is Robin and I'm a master's student at UNC Chapel Hill. I'm experiencing the blogosphere for the first time and so far I've found it to be a hospitable place. Getting in was easier than going through security at RDU, that's for sure. I haven't met any natives yet, which is good (it will give me more time to brush up on the language).

I am taking JOMC 221 for a few reasons. I am interested in print journalism, but I think writing for the digital media will be a necessary skill in the future, whether I end up working for a newspaper or not. Before coming back to school, I worked for two years for a group of community newspapers near Poughkeepsie, NY, where I helped put information and photos on our Web site. I worked with a template and pretty much all I had to do was cut and paste. I am interested in learning more about creating Web pages and would like to look at how newspapers (big and small) use their Web sites.

I have several interests outside of school that keep me busy as well. I run long distance and compete regularly in road races. I have yet to run a marathon, but it's in the plans. Anyone know of a good one around here? I also play soccer and competed on the J-school's intramural team. I played intramural volleyball for the Journalism Junkies and I think my classmates may twist my arm and get me to play basketball. I love the outdoors, hiking and camping and all that good stuff. I enjoy music of all kinds and actually played trumpet in the jazz band in high school. Well, that's enough about me for now. I can't wait to hear about everyone else in the class!