These prospective students are interested in receiving or continuing their education in jobs that allows them to report or write for various media channels. These students have an appreciation for uncovering late breaking news stories as well as working in corporate communication roles. They have researched the courses they need to take to receive a degree such as a Bachelors, Masters or PHD Doctorate in Journalism. They enroll in courses and classes such as mass communication, Language and Human Behavior, Media writing, Creative writing, Public Speaking, Reporting, News Editing, Editing and Proofing, and AP Style writing. They will also obtain information on core classes such as English, Economics, Math, Science, and Humanities that are required for most majors. Not only will they seek information online, but they often follow up with a school or career counselor to determine the courses and degree to pursue. They may also gather information on financial aid available such as student loans, grants, fellowships, and scholarships. They will fill out a FAFSA form to determine their ability to pay. Many of these students will inquire into living on campus and the availability of campus housing and dorms.
They will find employment in industries such as education, governmental, business, law, politics, non-profit, corporate, international relations, social services, and communications. After these individuals graduate, they will seek job positions within these industries as a teachers, professors, reporters, editors, newscasters, authors, writers, copywriters, scriptwriters, publishers, technical writers, proofers, ghostwriters, business writers, and grant writers. These individuals would purchase laptops, home computers, software, printers, electronics like i-pods and PDAs, text books, paper, pencils, calculators, backpacks, binders, notebooks, desks, lamps, and stationery supplies.
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