When I began LSU as a freshman in 2013, I had no idea what I wanted to major in. After a few months of advising appointments and general education courses, mass communication fell into my lap and I haven't looked back! Here are 3 reasons why being a mass communication major is the best.

1. There is something for everyone.

There are four concentrations students can choose from in the Manship School: public relations, journalism, digital advertising and political communication. If you choose one and later realize that you are better fit for another, you can switch and it's not a big deal! (This actually happened to me!) Whichever concentration you choose, there's no doubt that you will gain a ton of experience in your four years as a Manship student.

2. You'll learn about social media.

For most students, social media is a distraction from studying for an exam or writing a paper. However, for Manship students, social media use is encouraged! I really enjoy learning how to interact and connect via apps like Twitter and Facebook, and I know what I learn will help me no matter what I choose to do after graduation. It's great and super useful to learn how to use programs like Photoshop and InDesign, which are covered in a course called Visual Communication. Also, In one of my Manship courses last semester, we were assigned to analyze a brand's strengths and weaknesses through their Twitter profiles. No complaints here.

3. There are countless opportunities to network, get involved and have fun.

Interested in public relations? Join PRSSA!

Thinking about a career in broadcast journalism? Join Tiger TV!

Love radio? Check out KLSU, LSU's student radio station!

With all of the networking events that the school holds throughout the year, you are bound to make connections with potential future employers. No matter what mass communication organization or club you choose to get involved with, they all provide the awesome opportunity of having your voice heard by LSU, which if you ask me is pretty cool!