I’ve been in college for quite a bit I’ll admit (life situations throughout the years). Despite knowing the decreasing need for a college degree over the years but not wanting to discourage others who are exactly on track into college, I had to stop relying on my degree as plan A. 😅 BUT that doesn’t mean I would ever want to stop being a journalist. It’s more like…as I said in a previous post a couple of days ago. I’ve been navigating other ways to make #income on the side that would attribute to things I can create out of the skills I already have, though that’s something to touch base on later when I make videos. However, I know everyone has different interests, so it's best to keep topics on journalism. But what I'm trying to say is I’m redefining what this future career means to me and how it'll redefine my #INTEGRITY in the process…
I’m sure we know what the word integrity means, but sometimes it could go through one ear and out the other, lol. Integrity means to know what it means to be honest to yourself and the morals/principles you stand for.
Pretty much…being true to yourself.
Like — take for #example, would I want to go through a journalism degree with the mindset of, “I’m not sure what I want out of this buuuut I’m already halfway through and I just want to finish #school, and hopefully get paid enough to support myself.” — NO! And unfortunately…I’ve heard another student say this before. 😅
This hurts your integrity. Why settle for what you believe is less than what you want (or even if you don’t know what you want), especially since financial stability is something people NEED more than before nowadays? You just have to reflect and be prepared for what’s to come for this country. That’s why I mention all of this.
Many journalism beats can now be replaced by other platforms because they’re deemed recreational enough to do by social media influencers who didn’t go or finish college. However, there are still #critical journalism focuses where providing proof that you’re a journalist would confirm your #legitimacy to gain access to reports. But that’s only if you want to pursue those routes (aka- I want to)!
The point I’m trying to make is — journalism degrees would only now really suit those who crave the need for restoring #modesty and humbleness in this world again with a very open mind. When you have this type of mindset, you find #solutions for yourself the same way that you do for other people — because you’re curious and introspective enough!
In other words, if you may be questioning whether to pursue a journalism degree, please reflect on what this career will mean for your #integrity and how you will manage your #assets and #liabilities in the long run, after graduation (are you truly doing yourself a favor --SORRY, let me correct myself--emotionally FULLFILLING favor?) I would never downgrade journalism, but it’s difficult to see those wandering without a plan and a questioning passion (oh --- and #opinion! 😂)
Sorry, Gen Z grads: Ritzy college degrees just aren’t the golden ticket to big paychecks that they perhaps used to be.
New data shows that even those studying at Ivy League schools aren’t guaranteed a six-figure salary.
The Department of Education’s College Scorecard tracked the median earnings, average annual cost, and median debt for former Ivy League students who received federal financial aid.
According to the research, only two of the eight Ivy League schools landed students with jobs paying more than $100,000 a whole decade after studying there.
Read more: https://lnkd.in/d3wgM-4Q
Only 2 Ivy League schools land grads a six-figure salary 10 years out
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8moGreat article suggestion, Professor. I believe it is crucial to bring these misconceptions to light; otherwise, they may become the norm as students accept them without striving for more. I encourage my classmates to attend as many networking events on campus as possible, focusing on becoming comfortable speaking to professionals and making connections with potential employers. Doing so significantly increases their likelihood of securing a job after graduation.