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I feel that we’re all constantly in a state of motion. (Whether that motion is a free-fall through life or a sprint towards a finish line is relative.) As such, moving to San Diego for the Entity internship seemed like a hop in the right direction. Though my life may have become similar to a free-fall in some aspects, Entity remained a consistent part of my life. Not only could I rest assured knowing I’d walk into an office full of genuine and caring women at 9 AM every day, but I was slowly figuring out what to do with the rest of my life.
I had this figmented future created for myself when I came into Entity. I, as I’m sure many other girls relate to, was dead set on writing content for a fashion magazine. I adore watching the rise and fall of trends, their evolution, and learning about their origins. Why would I write about “what’s hot and what’s not” when I could write about the underlying societal desires that led to a trend? I could see myself writing editorials for some independent fashion magazine, pumping out articles on fashion and culture for the better part of my life.
After working at Entity, I realize that the fantastical image that girls have of editorial writing isn’t all it seems. I’m not saying that not all that glitters is gold, because it definitely is an amazing way to spend your time. Writing day in and day out feels like cultivating yourself as a person. You learn how to express yourself wholly and accurately, and you’re constantly being filled to the brim with new knowledge. However, I felt myself desiring more from my articles.
If I choose to do editorial work in the future, I’ll probably avoid anything that involves viral content. I don’t want to write a watered down summary of an event that is fun and easy to read. I don’t want to work for Seventeen or Vogue. I want to work for National Geographic or Astronomy Magazine or Forbes. Though I adore fashion, my heart lies in data.
Perhaps that stems from my personal love of science and math, but I don’t see myself at the end of my life being happy knowing which celebrity wore what to where. I want to know why elk populations have fluctuated. I want to evaluate, interpret, and spread data in a way that makes it accessible to everyone. I want to teach people things that are worth knowing. I want to cultivate minds and teach everyone what a quasar is. (Because everyone should know that!)
I don’t know how I would’ve possibly come to this conclusion without personal experience. Entity has given me the invaluable opportunity to shape my life in the right direction, for which I am wholly thankful.
