Journey to Becoming a Writer

The speaker shares their journey from studying at Georgetown University to becoming a restaurant critic. Initially interested in writing and travel, they pursued a degree in Foreign Service but soon realized a large bureaucracy wasn't for them. After working as a business writer in Hong Kong, they transitioned to feature writing, seeking a stable identity in America. Eventually, they became a magazine feature writer, securing a steady job in the field.

What were the speaker's initial aspirations that led them to Georgetown University?

• To become a diplomat

• To write, travel, and experience new things

• To work in a large corporation

• To study engineering

What did the speaker decide about working in large bureaucracies after graduating?

• They were indifferent about it

• They wanted to work in a large bureaucracy

• They decided against it

• They were eager to join one

What was the speaker's unique distinction in their field?

• The only restaurant critic with a culinary degree

• The only restaurant critic with a background in foreign service

• The only restaurant critic who traveled extensively

• The only restaurant critic who wrote novels

What was the speaker's profession while living in Hong Kong?

• Restaurant critic

• Business writer

• News reporter

• Travel blogger

Why did the speaker want to transition to feature writing?

• They found business writing too challenging

• They wanted to explore different kinds of writing

• They wanted to work in television

• They were offered a higher salary

What was the speaker's main reason for applying to Columbia?

• To pursue a degree in business

• To return to the United States and try different writing styles

• To study law

• To become a news anchor

What did the speaker ultimately become after their journey?

• A travel agent

• A television producer

• A magazine feature writer

• A business executive

How long has the speaker been in their steady job?

• Almost eight years

• Five years

• Three years

• Ten years