<p>Many of the engineering classes (computer science, sciences) are bigger. I took a 400 person religion class (bioethics) my first year; intro cs is split between lectures of 300, 150, and 100 (sometimes they combine them, so you get a class of 400-500). Psychology is always large for intro level (child psych was 400). The core English series is 100-300 people.</p>
<p>thanks so much, Bigwill11205- I do think you are correct in that UVA is not the place for my daughter. She applied originally as it is a wonderful school and she had gotten a Jefferson Book Award from them in her junior year. She will be going to Wake Forest in the fall and we do believe she will be much happier, whatever her major ends up to be. Good Luck to you in your new school! Thanks for all who have helped.</p>
<p>FYI, Eric Hoover, former Editor of the Cav Daily, is now writing for The Chronicle and the New York Times. I just saw him at a conference last week (he was covering it for The Chronicle) and seems to be doing quite well! </p>
<p>Obviously, that’s just one example…but there are folks working in journalism coming out of UVa.</p>
<p>And while it is fruitful to have some “Journalism” classes, one of the most important aspects of becoming a journalist is learning to write well. You can achieve the more hands-on and applied experience through working on a school paper, interning at a local paper or something along those lines. Going with a major that emphasizes writing and will help you develop those skills may be more valuable in the long-run than just a plain journalism degree. It may be particularly useful if you decide to go into a different field someday, or to become a commentator on a particular subject.</p>
<p>Katie Couric, obviously</p>
<p>Its funny that some things never change. 30 years ago, students were complaining that UVa did not offer a journalism major. 30 years ago, students were debating whether to continue the single sanction in the honor system, which is still being debated. 30 years ago, the food was crappy at Newcomb, and people say it still is.</p>
<p>You’re welcome caroleehut, and thank you! 
Also, congrats to your daughter for attending Wake Forest. Best wishes to her!</p>
<p>charlieschm: HAHAHA! You are definitely right about that.</p>
<p>The Washington Post just tweeted about this list of “useless” degrees. #1 was journalism/communications. The list doesn’t include methodology and I don’t agree with it… Still, interesting that someone at the Post would tweet about it.</p>
<p>Jennifer Loven (UVA’88 - English, American Studies) until recently was Chief White House Correspondent for the Associated Press leading coverage of the presidency for the world’s largest news gathering organization, reaching a billion people around the globe daily.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, it is extremely hard for any person to make a living in traditional print journalism. If anyone gets laid off from a newspaper, it is in effect a career ending event, as far as newspapers are concerned.</p>