A career in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Towards the end of my high school life, I could see all roads leading me to Journalism and Mass communication. Much as I was a good writer, for I had had a number of my articles feature in the school magazine, and I had been selected as an editor too, I didn’t want to become a journalist and I had never heard anything like an 18-year-old novelist.

In brief, I ended up opting for a bachelor’s in Information Technology instead of Journalism and Mass Communication because there was much hype generated around doing IT and Journalism and Mass Communication had nothing said about it.

Five years down the road, I have re-enrolled at UMCAT School of Journalism and Mass Communication with plan of majoring in marketing and PR. Not that I have found my IT degree entirely useless. It has actually been very essential in my quest to become a great digital marketer.

I remember we had career guidance teachers back in high school. I keep wondering why they didn’t guide me to have just an ounce of the career knowledge I have garnered in my five years of mitigating the real career world. Anyway, I don’t blame them any more or less.

Now I know that possessing a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication is like possessing a nuclear missile. This degree allows you to develop careers in all kinds of industries. Science, art, creative, communications, Non-profit and much more. You can pursue careers as journalist, presenter, deejay, PR personnel, marketer, all kinds of writers, salesman, publicist, politician, to mention but a few.

Had known this five years ago. Choosing my career course would have been a walk over. I would have bounced into the journalism and Mass Communications class at Cavendish University with the confidence I have now. My career experience would have doubled by the time am writing this blog.

Besides offering a vast range of careers, a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication sharpens your personal character. Skills like public speaking, creative writing, photography and videography make an individual outstanding in whatever career they choose to specialize in after their studies. These skills make a person an indispensable versatility asset in the marketplace because any employer or contractor would love to hire someone with a bigger skill set.

So, if you have been contemplating taking BA in Journalism and Mass Communication as you first or second degree, am giving you the validation. Five years down the road. You will be more than grateful you made this choice.