Being a journalism major at UF is an honor because our institution has one of the best journalism programs in the state and the country. There are tons of places a journalism major could find a job, and it doesn’t have to be at a newspaper or magazine in New York City (although we would all love that). To be a journalism major, you have to be a certain type of person with certain goals. I’ve compiled a list of all the signs that you are a journalism major, or signs that you probably should be, as told by none other than our pals from the cast of Friends.
1. Everything needs to be at a fast pace, especially people walking around on campus.
2. Your resume is covered in statements along the lines of “works well with deadlines.”
3. All of your friends ask you to proofread their essays, homework assignments and letters to professors.
4. You’ve heard, “Well, you’re good at writing” at least a dozen times today.
5. “You’re” means you are, and “your” means your.
6. You actually don’t mind writing essays for classes, and they usually take you about half the time it takes your friends to write one.
7. You’re terrified of your future, but you’re hopeful that your skills will land you somewhere amazing.
8. Your secret dream is to wind up in New York City at a big magazine or newspaper company, but you tell everyone that you’re thinking about law school.
9. You are either terrified of Reporting, enduring Reporting, or a survivor of Reporting.
10. You realize a lot of your future depends on who you know.
11. You aren’t afraid to walk up to people to ask a question or take their picture anymore.
12. You see a potential story in nearly every situation you encounter.
13. You can picture your name in the byline of a famous article.
14. You are convinced newspapers aren’t actually dying.
15. You have amazing grammar skills and a knack for writing.
If you are a journalism major or thinking about switching your major, chances are you relate to most or all of these signs. Being a journalism major comes with a lot of judgment, questioning and doubt of the ability to find a job in a “dying” market. You will be successful because you are a rockstar. Stay writing, collegiettes!
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