Rolling Stone Application

To Whom It May Concern:

I am not your average writer. I don’t have any college degrees to symbolize my determination, or any awards to show my intelligence, and I doubt anyone would recognize me in a crowd. My name is Nicole Love, I am currently a freshman at Justin-Siena High School in Napa, California; and at fourteen, my goals are far different from those of my peers. This is not surprising, however, for I am different from them in almost every way. Perhaps this is because of my constant relocation, throughout my life I have lived in Belgium, Singapore, and numerous places in California, all the while visiting countless other countries. This, combined with my pure Scottish heritage, has made me extremely diverse and tolerant of every culture and religion I come into contact with. I think my unique point of view will be a valuable asset to Rolling Stone magazine.

I wish I could say I am a young prodigy, but in truth, the only extraordinary thing about me is my passion. My first memory was watching my parents read the paper together; now my father is constantly traveling and my mother is caught up with my younger brother. The only time we come together as a family, it seems, is when we are discussing world events. Throughout my life, when I pictured my future, the only thing I saw myself doing was being a journalist. Not only do I want to write about the events that affect our society, but also the events that influence our generation; this is why I feel Rolling Stone is ideal for my perspective.

Of course I understand that passion and a unique outlook is not enough to get me far in life. I have always been extremely driven and I have been told I am very intelligent. I have recently been accepted into my high school’s advanced placement classes in both World History and English, and when I lived in Singapore I participated in an exclusive writing course sponsored by an acclaimed author. I have been a member of many school newspapers and some of my stories have been published in my town’s local newspaper, The Sonoma Index Tribune.

I am aware that my age is something to consider, but I have never looked at it as a negative factor. I am extremely determined and stubborn, if someone tells me I can’t do something, I will only try that much harder. If it was too much to think I would be accepted into this internship, then at least do me this favor; remember my name because I plan to apply once more when I am older. You may ask me why I would even bother applying at fourteen, but I expect to accomplish great things in my life, and I see nothing wrong with getting a head start. I do, after all, have one life to live and I don’t want to look back and wonder “What if?” By sending you this e-mail, I don’t think I ever will.

Sincerely,

Nicole Love