Catherine Maxwell- Junior

Hello! This blog is to detail all about my journalistic adventures and learnings throughout my time at Virginia Tech.

So, let's learn a little about who I am! I am currently a Junior who is trying to obtain a dual-degree in Meteorology and Multimedia Journalism. I grew up in Christiansburg, Virginia-- for you Hokies out there, you have all ventured to my hometown! You probably haven't been into the nuts and bolts of good ole' Cburg, but you went to the luxurious Wal-Mart and Target that Blacksburg unfortunately does not have.

My parents and I have a wonderful relationship. I go to them for anything and know they will support me no matter what. My dad knew what was best for me and actually helped me shape the career I want and am pursuing! I have always had a fascination with the weather. I would love when a rumble of thunder or a crack of lightning would display in the sky. Whenever I was younger I would always watch the news with my dad. He one day looked at me and said, "you should be the person on t.v. who gives the weather." I shrugged, thinking "that seems so lame." When in reality, it isn't! I pondered and pondered and decided, "Why not! Who cares if someone thinks it isn't cool. This is what I want to do."

I was in the car with two of my elementary school friends and driving down the road their mom asked me the typical question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" I immediately said, "A meteorologist!" My two friends laughed at me and starting mocking the meteorologists I watched everyday with my dad. I was confused on why they were laughing at me. I finally get home and tell my dad and he basically told me I will grow up with a lot of criticism and people will always want to put me down but I have to brush that off.

That's exactly what I did. Now, I am here at this wonderful university getting a degree in something that two people made fun of me for once. Nothing is going to stop me and I am excited to embark on this journey and go for my goals!