With my first semester of Communications classes under my belt, and the summer classes soon ending, I have learned so much about the journalism industry. Completing classes such as Law and Ethics in Communications, Advanced Writing for the Media, and Media Theories and Effects, I have experienced and tried my hand in many issues and styles of journalism. And that is just the beginning. The Law and Ethics course sparked my interest the most, as I played the part of a mock lawyer defending my “college newspaper” in a libel trial, which led to my final paper discussing libel laws for online uses, including the recent SOPA controversy. I became much more involved in local and national events these last few months, thanks mainly in part to my professors asking I read a newspaper every day (which I still try to do.) Another huge change in my communications career happened when I finally got off my high horse and signed up for a Twitter account. Since then, I don’t believe I have ever been more interested in news and stories, nor been slapped with so much information in one space at one time. Yes, these last two semesters have made me ever more sure of what I wish to do in my life and where I want my future to be: communications and media. Continue reading