Thursday, April 23, 2009

You Need Both Real World and Classroom Experience




As a student you have to understand that the experience gained from an internship can be just as vital as sitting in a classroom. Sure your professors know their stuff, but that hands-on experience will better prepare you.




For the last three months, I've been an editorial intern at Baltimore Magazine (hints the picture), and I've learned and gained so much. Plus I love seeing my name in the credits!


My plan is to interview an expert in the journalism field, a student currently working in an internship, and a professor on campus.





The field of journalism is all about networking, and who you know. A great tool for journalism students interested in the world of magazines is Ed2010. The website is dedicated to finding internships, jobs, and meeting people in the industry...
Ed's Baltimore Chapter:
Follow Ed on Twitter:




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