starshooter

I hope I'm not too late in posting a question on this thread...

I am going to be a college freshman this fall. I have never considered becoming a journalist until this year, after taking a Geopolitics course at school and realizing that I really do love to form my own analysis of facts. Obviously, due to this late discovery of my interest in journalism, I don't have any experience in any aspect of the field. I am planning to take at least two journalism classes next year. I don't think I will be writing for my school's newspaper, since 1) I doubt I would qualify 2) I have heard that the paper is pretty weak. Is it at all possible that I could land an internship anywhere the summer after freshman year? How can I improve my resume? Most importantly, is it too late to pursue my interest?

College_suceess

I suggest go for English major unless you want to study only Journalism. Either major would prepare you for a career in Journalism. But an English major would have more options unlike a Journalism major. Good luck choosing!

apayton

i have heard that the best journalists are the ones who didnt major in the field but have natural, god-given journalistic abilities. a lot of papers prefer that you have an area of expertice to write about, as in they just know you have the abilities to write. im not saying that english and journalism aren't excellent options, im just throwing that out to give a different perspective.

coloradocutie

The problem I have with English is that I'm burned out from analyzing literature and poetry.

The problem I have with Journalism is that it seems so career specific. I would choose it, though, because I like to write and would like being an insider of the industry.

college_owl

I have around the same problem. I think most journalists didn't major in Journalism. I am double majoring in Poli Sci and International Studies with a minor in Journalism. It will hopefully give me the tricks of the trade while allowing me to still pursue my other interests.