#LifeasaJStudent Blog

SOJC students showcase what it's like to be a student with personal stories about their experiential learning adventures in their own words, photos, and videos.

Ranya Salvant operates a video camera while another student looks on
Telling inclusive stories with the documentary format
In spring 2023, members of the Multimedia Journalism Master’s program produced a documentary related to the racist history in Portland, Oregon, that dates back to the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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Perfect example of the importance of an alumni network
The UO School of Journalism and Communication has an incredible network of alumni ready to support one another, as public relations major Bella Macleod discovered in her search for internships.
Jane Glazer poses with the Hollywood sign in the background
The unexpected career paths in multimedia journalism
As a journalism major in the UO School of Journalism and Communication, Jane Glazer ’24 expected to be a reporter. But the multimedia journalism graduate program showed her a different career path.
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Keep calm and study advertising and PR in London
Nicole Alstrin, who is studying advertising and sustainable business, embarked on a transformative journey during her 2023 summer break in the United Kingdom through Global Education Oregon.
Bart Brewer talks in class
Making the most of a summer course in visual studies
Bart Brewer, a student in the Journalism Master’s program, took J-508 Visual Studies Journalism during the summer term expecting an easy refresher course. He shares why it was so much better.
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Four experiential learning opportunities at the SOJC
Regardless of your major in the SOJC, there is a club, student group or learning trip for everyone to enjoy. Read about one student’s experience with all four.
Chloe Montague holds up a track bib with her name on it while standing on Hayward Field at night
What happened when I jumped into sports journalism
For five months Chloe Montague was fully focused on sports journalism, first as a Track Bureau student and then as an intern. This three-part series explores the opportunity and its impact on her.
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My student club experience with Align Magazine
As a first-year public relations major, Ella Norton knew joining a club or two was going to enhance her college experience. What she learned surprised her, in a good way.
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The benefits of joining a professional organization
There are many benefits to joining a professional organization as a student, including the chance to meet and network with professionals in your major. Learn more in this article.
Erin Tooley chats with another student while they sit at a table with an open laptop in front of them
How to find a job after college: PR senior has 5 tips
At the start of her senior year, public relations major Erin Tooley wanted to make searching for a PR job after college as stress-free as possible. She used these tips to do it.