Get the Most Out of Journalism School

There are dozens if not hundreds of journalism programs at colleges and universities nationwide, so choosing the one that’s right for you can be a dizzying prospect. Here are some tips to help you find the right journalism school. But if you match your interests, check the tech specs and look beyond academics you should be able ti find the place that's right for you.

So you're in journalism school and are registering for classes. But as you carefully choose your courses don't forget to be just as selective about picking your professors. Depending on the size of the university you attend, there could be dozens of professors in your journalism program, and a great teacher can make all the difference in how much you enjoy - and learn from - a course. So here are qualities to look for when you're picking your profs.

You've probably heard your journalism professors say it. If you've spend any time surfing this site you've heard me saying it: Write for your student newspaper. But why? After all, writing for a student newspaper adds to your already busy workload. You have classes, maybe a job, and other things to deal with - why pile on more stuff to do? Here are five good reasons why you should write for your student newspaper.

Clips are copies of your published articles, either electronic or on paper. Most reporters save copies of every story they've ever had published, from high school onward. You should do the same. Here's how.

Journalism internships are an excellent way to prepare for the real world of the news business, and a great thing to have on a resume. Here you'll find tips on how to land one.