Well, you ask me why I want to be a Journalism major and a lot of things pop into my mind. It's funny, now, I feel like I'm applying to the school all over again, but this is why I want to be a Journalism Major.
1. I love to write
As you can tell, when I get in a writing mood, I can go on and on for tangents if I want to, spilling over pages and pages with paragraphs of indecipherable text as I try to make my point absolutely clear. I will write to de-stress, to get my feelings out, and just because I feel as though writing is always a medium that will hold no grudges and not talk back to me, and it will just always listen. (Don't worry, biffles, I love you just as much as writing if not more, but this is in a different category, I suppose).
Writing helps me free the emotions I have trapped up inside of me, and it is always something I've wanted to do for fun. Ever since I won a statewide essay contest in 7th grade, I've been told I'm a good writer. But honestly, I don't think I'm all that great. I still need help with intros and conclusions, but at least I try, right? Haha! Anyways, moving on...
2. I want people to know the truth, and not what clouds it or what gets in the way of it
Being a Journalism major means I'm going to be going under a lot of scrutiny for picking the major I have. A lot of people, (as I became aware of in my Journalism class today, but pretty much knew anyways), don't like Journalists. I want to find a way for people to know the facts and the truth, but the consequence is, there truly is no concrete facts or truth. I can never just give that. Even when I am broadcasting, or whatever I end up doing, I am always bringing my ethos and junk into it, so I can never be 100% factual, but I'll sure as heck be close!!
3. I like performing
This is one of my big pushes for Broadcast Journalism. I've been told I have a caring personality but I am a loud person. However, these will help me in Broadcasting as I will be able to convey my emotions through the story I am telling, and be able to clearly enunciate whatever it is I am talking about. (All of those Theatre classes in High School weren't for nothing!) As anyone who's seen me embarrass myself whilst singing and rocking out to Britney Spears via karaoke, I'm one who loves to entertain, put on a show, and give the people what they came here for, whatever that is.
4. I'm a People Person
Now, you may be thinking, "Deej, what does this have to do with Journalism?" But let me explain.
Being a people person doesn't mean you just like people and are comfortable around lots of people. No. To me, it means being able to communicate with people effectively and assuredly in order to get one's point across and to be able to fortify strong relationships with the ones cared about. I suppose that would be the American people in my sense. I care about people so much, that I know that they deserve the news WHEN it happens, and they deserve to know WHY it's happening. (I sound like a news anchor, already).
5. It Gives Me a Feeling of Accomplishment
Now, I know this one sounds weird, but think about it.
If you are able to tell everyone in the world what is going on and to help keep them more informed in whatever department you decide, wouldn't you feel good? I know I would. For example, I would feel as though I just made someone's day if I tell them that it will snow tomorrow in Houston, I don't know! My goal everyday is to make at least one person laugh, (or make his or her day a little better), and I believe with this Major I can do just that.
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Well, now that that is done I just want to say to anyone that might be unsure of where they are going... Don't give up hope. That's the worst thing you can do. If someone tells you you can't do something or you aren't trying hard enough, don't just accept defeat, you fight for your dream, and I'm sure things'll work out. I promise they will.
Anyways, kids, it was a pleasure letting you see inside some of my life now, and I hope you enjoyed it.
This is Deej, signing off. :)
Anyways, kids, it was a pleasure letting you see inside some of my life now, and I hope you enjoyed it.
This is Deej, signing off. :)
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