I'm graduating college in May with Bachelors in Journalism, any advice?
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Other careers are wide and open - in theory at least. Time and effort spent in education is never wasted time. It all comes to what you *can* do and what you *want* to do.\n\nAre you good at writing? Are you creative? Can you photograph or use Photoshop? Do you have skills to work in a TV or radio? How about Internet publications?\n\nFor example I can throw these alternatives: You could consider a career of a press officer in a corporation or foundation. If you are creative person, opportunities in the advertising industry are available. Or maybe in the photography field?\n\nYou're a good writer? Many Finnish journalists have also published fictional novels.\n\nOr does the academic world feel interesting? Perhaps you can continue your studies to doctorate level.\n\nBest wishes!
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Try University of Maryland.  They are a huge journalism school and have a large online program as well.  Good luck!
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The top journalism programs in the US are Northwestern's Medill School, Columbia's journalism program and the Missouri School of Journalism. These are mainly master's level, but there is also college-level training available (for example, Northwestern has a bachelor's program in journalism).\n\nHere is a more extensive list:\nhttp://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/resources/journalism_schools.jsp
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I am finishing my minor in forensics this summer. My best advice is to not get behind in studying and take every opportunity that comes your way, ie internships and jobs, they can always help you in the future when getting ou tin the work force
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You will probably have to get a BS degree in either Journalism, Communications, or possibly English and that will take around 4 years.  I would find a local newspaper and talk to the editor, if possible and find out if you can do an internship or possibly some part time work, which may help youw hile you complete your degree.
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the best advice i can give you is to look in the news papers
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Why don't you go talk to your advisor first to make sure you don't lose any of your credits you have taken in the first two years. I imagine you have been taking core classes which would apply to most majors. Secondly, why don't you look at a double major as a possibility. You can't have too much education. Remember that the "stuff" you watch on television such as "Sex in the City" is Hollywood made up stuff. It is not all that glorified and glamourour. We do need great reporters and writers but do NOT use Sex in the City for a guideline. You would be better off talking to a real journalist as to what to expect in your newly chosen major. Good luck to you and stay in College no matter what and get some sort of degree.
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Some internships pay, some don't, it all depends where you go. You may have to leave Arkansas, though. In journalism, you tend to move around a lot. I'm from the East Coast and I've lived in 4  different places since taking a job in the newspaper game. \n\nTalk to your professors. Check the Web sites of some of the major media outlets: Hearst, Tribune, Gannett, McClathchey and they have job opportunities, including internships. Contact the stations. Even if you don't get an internship, keep in contact with the recruiter. This business is more about who you know than what you know. BUT, that doesn't mean you can't slack up on what you know too.
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First get into an internship at your local radio station.   It won't pay you much, or anything at all, but it WILL get you a foot in the door and get to know the right people if you do a good job.\nAfter this or during this, you need to go to school for a broadcast degree..even if it's an Associates.\nGood luck to you.  Remember that whatever job you get, learn as much as you can and do as much as you can while you're there.  The more versatile you are, the more valuable you are!
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You didn't mention your area of concentration, but a business degree is probably one of the most versatile degrees you can earn. Find something you are interested in and start applying. Most colleges and universities have tests which might help you to decide on a career path. These tests are usually available at no charge to students. One is called the strong test. It is basically a preferences test. Since you recently graduated, they may be able to give you one of them and provide some guidance. With your degree, you could get into a management or leadership track with any number of retailers or fast food restaurants. Pay with many of these programs is pretty good. Depending on your area of interest you may consider Home Depot, Lowes, McDonalds, Wendy's, Walmart, Kmart or Sears. This is only a short list of those companies who are most likely to have management track programs for those with a college degree. Most of these companies have a website which should provide information on career opportunities. Some other areas you may consider are transportation and logistics. Trucking companies are always in need of dispatchers and operations people. Warehousing is a growing area and there are a lot of opportunities available. Advertising agencies and public relations agencies are another area where you could utilize your degree. Ad agencies have opportunities for media buyers, research, billing and accounting and other operations functions. PR agencies will use people in dealing with media, newsletters, etc.,
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Depending on the school. There is always a core curriculum, which consists of general education courses: english, mathematics, science, electives, etc. Every college has a course outline for each of their majors, which is a plan that states the classes that are needed in order to successfully complete the degree requirements. A journalism major would obviously be the best choice. Check with the admissions office of your school of choice for more details. Good luck! =)
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It's definitely worth the effort, but it's not totally necessary. Obtaining a Bachelor's or Master's will instantly make you a better candidate for higher-paying jobs, but it's not the only way into a good career and lifestyle. If you are not motivated enough, disciplined enough and academically inclined enough, then college will be hell for you. For those millionares who either dropped out or never attended college, they had great ideas, motivation, access to money and resources, and great contacts. If you have these things, college is not really a necessity, but will just help you look better.\nNote: I'm a sophomore journalism major
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It's very wide open for you.  Best to combine your degree with an interest or other certification or experience.  For example, if you want to do PR, consider an internship somewhere.\nTeacher\nJournalist\nPublic Relations\nBroadcast Journalism \nRadio DJ\nWriter\nReporter\nMarketing\nSales\nCommunications (interpersonal or technical)\nBusiness or Reseach Analyst\n...and lots more.  If you go to a job board like hotjobs or monster and type "communications", you'll get an idea of what potentially is out there.
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Keep an eye on the newspapers and you'll get to know about it.Best of luck!
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Read about someone like you here: www.lifetimetv.com/movies/info/move3222.html\n\nIf you go to the office in a college they can direct to financial aid and help you with the paperwork and you can get some grants to pay for your student housing. I applaud your desire to better your station in life. My prayers are with you, Sweetie. Go get em! If you can dream it, you can be it! Best of luck to you and God bless.
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a b.s. in communications
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Try getting a job washing dishes or serving customers at a local restaurant.....or flipping burgers. Then tell yourself, "This is where I'll be for the rest of my life if I don't finish school."\n\nYou'll probably graduate early, and with honors! LOL! Seriously, it takes a minimum of a Bachelor's degree to really get anywhere in this world these days - it's a bad setup, but that's what we have now.\n\nAnd you're right to think friends aren't an option - if anything, far too many of them are probably encouraging you to "blow off class" at any time of the day, right? And you're paying an awful lot of money to be using it as essentially the cover charge for a never-ending party - you're still young (I'm assuming) and will have *plenty* of time to party once you're out of school, so get yourself through it while you're young enough to enjoy the fruits of your labors. You'll look back on your Bachelor's (or higher, if you're so inclined) and think, "Man, that Wheezer guy was right!" while you're getting your Burger King order from the partiers who couldn't quite finish.....\n\n; )\n\nGood luck!