I love what I do. I get to shape messages and tell stories. I care deeply about finding just the right image for an article and scouring copy for typos. When I know I've written a great brochure header, I feel genuine joy.
That said, ten years ago I didn't image myself in this profession. As an English major, it wasn't a giant leap, but I imagine some of you came to this field from far more exotic majors.
Did you major in bassoon performance? Biology? Classical studies? Or were you already on a communications track as an undergrad? If you did not get an undergrad degree, I'm interested in that too. Vote in the poll and discuss in the comments.
Communication
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I have a MA in English
Ah, interesting! I wonder how the communication/communications distinction varies between universities and colleges. Because yes, I'm sure the curriculum is quite different. Thanks Cheryl!
ReplyDeleteI don't know if the Other answers are showing up for you all, but here's what we have so far:
ReplyDeleteWomen's studies
Women's Studies
Education
Mass Comm-PR concentration
Fine Arts - Graphic Design
music
textiles
I never know whether it should be communications or communication. My job title when I first started at the U was "communications specialist" -- but wouldn't multiple methods of "communications" be implied by communication? "Rebecca"
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