Virginia Tech's Multimedia Journalism Major | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Career Development

Don't Let Anyone Tell You Virginia Tech's Multimedia Journalism Major Isn't Worth It

Never let someone tell you that Multimedia Journalism is a stupid major.

231
virginia tech mascot
Maya Sampson

In This Article:

When going to a school that is filled with engineers, it can be easy to feel inferior studying a major in the Liberal Arts College. You are guaranteed to come across those people who will tell you that "you won't make a lot of money once you graduate" and that "what you're studying isn't important."

Don't listen to them! Here are some reasons to major in Multimedia Journalism at Virginia Tech.

Odds are you are going to love what you are doing.

A lot of people choose Engineering or other STEM majors because of the money they'll make after they graduate. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to do something you're passionate about and make a career out of it.

Virginia Tech has great opportunities for Multimedia Journalists.

Whether you want to pursue print, broadcast, or photojournalism. Virginia Tech has an organization for everyone. There is VTTV for broadcast journalism and the Collegiate Times for print and photojournalism, amongst many more organizations.

There are amazing study abroad opportunities.

Switzerland is one of the most popular destinations amongst the Communications Department. If Switzerland isn't your top choice, there are also exchange programs available.

The job opportunities are endless.

Graduates often get jobs as news anchors, writers, producers, and go as far as to work for Disney. One of the more well-known graduates is Hoda Kotb, who is a co-anchor on the Today Show!

You will make long-lasting friends who have the same career interests and passion as you.

You will often run into people who are not only in the same classes as you but also in the same organizations.

Virginia Tech is a great networking hub!

Hoda Kotb, from the Today Show, is one of the more popular alumni, but there are plenty of people that students can connect with. Students can connect with professionals from ESPN if there in sports journalism or they can work with people on Capitol Hill if they are interested in politics.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

1030319
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

945868
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

1322762
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments