At the start of this course, I used to be like any other fan of sport. I used to just go to football matches, watch them and come home without really understanding what happened or without thinking about what the papers or radio stations would say.

I used to read newspapers occasionally but not really understand them or realise why they were set out in a certain way to suit different audiences.

Now, I have started to think more like a journalist. I can re-order information, so the main point is in the intro which keeps the reader’s interest. I even try and figure out how I would do it differently. Would I have used a certain headline for example?

I have learnt how to quote people properly which is a key skill needed in the world of journalism. I have learnt never to assume and double check that all the information I have gathered is correct and accurate.

I used to think that news was quite boring and was never really interested in it. Now, however, I am a lot more aware of what is going on. I listen to more radio stations and podcasts seeing what I like or don’t like and how and why they differ.

I now have a Twitter account. I was nervous at first because I wasn’t sure what to do or how it worked. I have realised it is a good platform to keep up to date with breaking news and to interact with people from all around the world. I do a podcast with four other boys and we use twitter to help promote it.

So far, it is going extremely well as it got nominated at the Midlands Media Awards, I never thought that would happen at the start of the year! I was able to interact with people in the media industry and get tips off them as to what I should or shouldn’t be doing.

It was the same when I helped at Sports Personality of The Year and the Bellator MMA. To be surrounded by people in the industry has really encouraged me to do my best work.

The broadcasting weeks we did with Peter Brookes was one of my favourite things we’ve done this year and he really helped me to understand how to use equipment and, gave me an insight into what life is like in broadcasting. He used his experience to help us which I really appreciated along with all the other guest speakers we managed to get in, most notably Nigel Pearson.

My work this year has also helped with my work at Wolves and vice-versa. My filming at Wolves helped me to film at Edgbaston Cricket media day for example.

My note taking needs improving and I am looking into doing some short hand as I think that it will benefit me in the future.

I hope that next year, I will be able to improve on my mistakes from this year and also, learn more new things. If this year is anything to go by, I am really looking forward to it.