My learning experience using the Wall Street Journal instead of a textbook or test I think taught me more then any book could teach me. The newspaper was a great way on learning how Mass Communications is being used out in the real world. Reading the paper affected my schedule quite a bit. It took me 2 hours to read 10-12 stories. It could be that I'm just a slow reader but it was time consuming. My study habits picked up by having to look for key words, phrases and numbers I was expecting to see on the quizzes.
I do not plan on continuing my subscription of the WSJ. I do not have the motivation to read the paper daily. I usually get my news first thing as I go online. Yahoo is my homepage and they usually have the top stories on their main page.
I would suggest taking field trips as another good way in learning how Mass Communications is being used out in the real world. Scheduling a trip to a local newspaper office, TV network, ad agency etc. would be interesting and fun. Besides that I think reading the paper was a great way to learn about Mass Communications.
I think I am likely to pursue a career in Mass Communications. As of right now I do not know exactly what career path I want to take. I've changed my major so many times.I think a lot of jobs in the field are not your everyday office job and that interests me. I might look into it more when I go further in my college education but right now I'm still trying to figure out what I want to be.
Also,I would recommend Mass Comm with Ken Carpenter to anyone! :)
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