Journalism has been referred to not only as an industry that is dying, but one that is getting murdered. People around the world are murdering good news and broadcasting because it is perceived as free and therefore undervalued. Yet, there are students all around the world still choosing to study and committing their lives to this field. I am one of them. There have always been many reasons I have been drawn to study journalism, here's a few:

1. Writing has always been a passion of mine...

Whether its stories, poems or essays, writing has always come very naturally to me. It has always been sort of an outlet for me to relieve stress in my life. The way words came together has always relaxed me, so I guess I have always been at an advantage in school since there is a lot of writing involved. It feels good to be able to use this gift to do something meaningful.

2. I love meeting new people.

Reporting gives you the opportunity to meet different people in communities that you would never meet otherwise. Studying journalism and writing for the campus newspaper has given me the opportunity to learn about every crevice of this campus. I have explored campus ministry, the athletic department and the cafeteria staff. I have seen great and kind people from all corners of the community, which makes my life feel more wholesome.

3. I needed to gain confidence.

I was a bit of a shy kid in high school, never confident about my ability in school, on the field or in social situations. Studying journalism at the college level has taught me applicable skills not only regarding writing but also in my confidence. Now that I am sure of my abilities to interview and report, I am extremely confident in the field and that translates over to all life situations.

4. I was up for the challenge.

Word on the street is that journalism is a dying field. Newspapers are becoming obsolete and people are even having trouble finding jobs in the broadcasting field. At first, this fact made me a little worried about starting a career in journalism. As I thought more about it, though, I began to think of it as a challenge I was willing to take on. In my eyes, the journalism field isn’t dying it’s changing. My goal is to be apart of that generation change that transforms the industry forever.