Budding journalist energized by editorial buzz

Six questions for Audrey Hoffman-Lekmine, University of Colorado student and recipient of a Buffalo Bicycle Classic Scholarship.

1. What are you studying, and what drew you to this discipline?

I'm studying broadcast journalism. I've always had a passion for telling stories, and by studying journalism, I can learn how to tell many different stories across a variety of platforms.

2. What do you hope to be doing in a decade?

In a decade, I hope to own my own publishing company or public relations firm.

3. If you could tell a prospective college student only one thing about higher education, what would it be?

It's difficult at times, but very necessary. It suits you up for all the surprises life will throw your way.

4. What have you found most memorable or meaningful about your time at CU?

My time at the CU Independent. I can't explain why I keep going back to those Sunday night meetings (at 9 p.m.!) but I love the energy I feel when I walk into the newsroom bustling with talent and passion. I've met some of the most dedicated people in the CU Independent, and I hope to one day be an editor.

5. What activities or extracurricular activities do you participate in on campus?

The CU Independent and President’s Leadership Class.

6. What does it mean to you that you were selected as a Buffalo Bicycle Classic scholar?

I am so happy to have been chosen as a BBC scholar. Whenever I attended BBC-sponsored events, I was surrounded with talented students who knew what they wanted to get out of their college careers. I hope to be considered for the 2011 BBC scholarship, as I really love the community of scholars and the legacy that has built up around the scholarship itself.

The Elevations Buffalo Bicycle Classic, which raises funds for scholarships, includes ride distances of 14, 35, 50, 70 and 100 miles. To learn more about the Sept. 11 event or to register, click here.

August 2011