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Comments from Internship/Practicum Students

"I believe a college degree is very important but in the mass communication field I also believe that real world experience is the other key toa successful career; many professors have said this." ~ Steve Appelstein

"Most importantly through this [internship] process I've learned a lot about myself. My confidence is at an all time high." Sean Morrissey

"I believe that with my internship at Voice of America I learned a lot about the application of the different things we are learning in our different mass communication classes." ~ Deena Hartman-Gross

"As a pointer to other interns, I would tell them to learn everything they possibly can. You never know when a position may open up, and you never know who is watching you." ~ Corey Yow

"Besides the work aspect [of the internship], I felt I grew as a person. I was put in scenarios that I had never been in before, and I handled myself under these pressures." ~ Patrick McGuire

"Overall I enjoyed my internship...I have gained more experience to put on my resume and a more matured way of viewing the work world." ~ Samantha Godfrey

"Learning how the processes involved in producing a sports news program was certainly an experience of a lifetime. This type of work experience is something every student should take part in." ~ Ben Sherman

"The first time I was on the air was my second day at 'Money for Breakfast' when Cold Stone Creamery was celebrating thier 20th birthday..." ~ Shelby DeVore

"While writing the audio/vide log, I realized how much hard work it took in order to create a commercial. It's very different to write an aucio/video log for a class assignment as opposed to an actual commercial." ~ Brandon Howell

"The internship as a whole was the best part of my college career. I was able to take the things I learned at school and put them to use." ~ Jen Houser

"Before I took my internship, I took Advanced Video Production...This class really helped me prepare for the big business editing that happens at Discovery." ~ Jim Griffin

If you would like additional information about the Department of Mass Communication internship/practicum program, please contact us.

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