Please write about three or more lessons learned from mentors, role models, teachers, relatives or others that you strive to apply in your personal and professional lives.

View the Soundslide projects from the Summer 2010 class.

Welcome to the blog of the Summer 2010 class of Chips Quinn Scholars. These Scholars share insights as they answer questions about their craft during orientation and multimedia training in Nashville, Tenn.

Mon., May 17 (Day 1) - click on the date to write your post.
Tues., May 18 (Day 2) - click on the date to [...]

The Summer 2010 class numbers 26, with Scholars headed to 22 news organizations nationwide. Last week we profiled half the class, and this week we introduce the rest. Among the 13 Scholars presented here, many say that what draws them to journalism is their love of people and their stories.

Danielle Cintron
Hometown: LaPlace, La.
College: Louisiana Tech [...]

Twenty-six students and young journalists from diverse backgrounds have been named Chips Quinn Scholars for summer 2010 by the Freedom Forum Diversity Institute and participating news organizations.

Write about one thing you learned during the multimedia training that will change what you do, or are expecting to do, at your internship or job.

What person, presentation or session so far during orientation has had the greatest impact on you and why? Please be sure to give the titles and correct spellings of the names of anyone you mention.

What was the most useful suggestion or piece of advice you heard today in terms of working as a (photo)journalist?