There is a major that is so broad, you can get a job in almost any field. That major is Communications. This major is of special interest to me because of how much of a people person I am. I can start a conversation with just about anyone, and it has helped me be able to keep a conversation going. I truly love being a Comm major, it's a perfect fit for me.

Once I was accepted into college, I had no idea what would interest me because I was a shy kid in high school. I was thinking about business, but once I took my first Communications class, I fell in love. I am not good at math or any natural sciences, and as a Comm major I don't have to take anymore of those courses. The content in Communications is taught in a way that feels like it was designed just for me.

The way my first class focused on giving speeches just spoke to me. I have overcome my shyness by practicing and going out talking to people just to make a conversation.

I realize being a Communications major is more than just starting a conversation, however. Having the privilege of being a Comm major also helps your ability to give speeches in front of big groups of people. Being on the SVSU Forensics team has helped me give speeches that are eight or more minutes long and be calm and not nervous at all. Most people are not comfortable giving speeches in general, let alone eight minutes or longer, but I've overcome this hump.

Public speaking is a real advantage. For example, you are giving a pitch to your company in front of the whole board and you have to make a great impression. Being put into these situations is what you practice in a few Comm classes, and they help you get ready for the real world so you can “wow” that board.

Comm is not as easy as people think it is because even though we don’t have to figure out complex equations or figure out a cure for cancer, we have many classes that are difficult and challenge our ability to think on the spot. Comm majors can also be very persuasive, as that's an aspect we study. We know how to get people to agree with us, and giving persuasive speeches is something we practice.

I love being a Comm major because it has taught me to break out of my shell and become a people person. It makes me feel really good to have all of the confidence in the world when it comes to talking. I am truly glad that Communications is so broad that I can go into almost any field doing some sort of relations type job. I have so many options because of my major.