Another academic year has come and gone at the University of Northern Colorado, which was full of new research efforts by graduate and undergraduate students and professors.
As I conclude my blogging and writing on UNC research, I also reflect on my time in the journalism and mass communications program thus far.
Though I have at least one semester left, I think I have made significant progress in the journalism field thanks to the JMC program.
I have kept a 4.0 within the major, pending solid grades from this semester, and have become editor of the student-run newspaper, The Mirror. I have taken a wide variety of courses, dealing with topics such as history of journalism to public relations to newswriting.
One area I think the program should emphasize more in teaching is the art of interviewing. Many students - including myself, to some extent - may be unclear on which questions to ask, which angles to take on a story, or which tactics are helpful for the student and subject to be open and comfortable with each other.
As the journalism profession changes and newsrooms become smaller, I know only the top students have a shot of finding a well-paying job that will ensure a spot in the field after graduation. With my continued studies and dedication, I hope I can achieve that plateau.
