Joining the IC Press Corps was one of the most amazing decisions I ever made in BBYO. I remember asking all my friends if I should do it, and I finally took the leap of faith and applied. Even though I didn’t get my top pick, it didn’t matter. I felt so special to be accepted onto a team and be more involved in the IC experience, even though it was only my first one. 

Yes, posting on BBYO Insider and wearing a Press Corps tag on my lanyard was pretty cool, but the friends I made were the cherry on top. I remember being so nervous walking into the Press Corps meet-up that I considered not going. I brought along my camp friend's CLTC friend because she was the only girl I knew well on the IC Press Corps team at the time. 

I entered the tiny room crowded with people crouched on the floor. It was a unique experience, but I recognized many faces I had seen on BBYO's social media. Being thanked for our hard work, taking selfies, and hugging people I had never met made me feel so loved. 

Over the year, I kept in contact with Delfi from Argentina. We met through Press Corps and became closer during IC. Meeting her in person and getting introduced to her friends was so rewarding. I had worked hard on the Journalism team throughout the year, and now I got to meet other people from different countries, passionate about writing, photography, and social media.

Delfi got me involved in different videos and stories for her region so I could represent CVR! We talked over this past year, and she was elected to her regional board. Although congratulating her from a distance was bittersweet, I’m so excited to see her in Denver this February.