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As far as getting involved in journalism; everyone here has said some good things, freelancing is definitely a great way to start. You have a better chance with small publications, but it's a way to get clips and build up a portfolio.
Like Rudy said, if you want to do something international, the best way is just to go there and write. I've been contacting back and forth with a foreign desk editor for a major paper, and that's how he and many of his colleagues started. It can be dangerous, but if you want the big job, you have to take the big risks sometimes. Paying your dues at a paper works too, but it depends how much time you'd like to spend doing it.
I personally couldn't wait for the reward; I have extensive journalism experience and have won several national and regional reporting awards. I may go back to writing at some point, but right now paying to stay in Boston was the way to go. If you can get the job you want, I'd say go for it; but be prepared to pay those dues.
If you have any questions feel free to PM me; despite not working in newspaper now, I have about 5+ years of past experience working in the business, so I may be able to help.
Collin
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