We're heading to the real deal... Buckle up
The future looks very exciting. After the end of our first semester full of general ed courses, we just officially entered our second semester, in which we are introduced in our very first major course. It feels very grand and very big deal in my freshman eyes because I am about to experience being an actual communication student, not just any college kid. It's quite nerve wracking, really. But it's chill and fun, with the professor being a bit strict in class hours but also easy going most of time as well.
What makes it feels so challenging is that we are starting on a high note. Not to mention that our professor has been a TV and radio personality for more than a decade up to the present, so that alone brings out my inner pressure and high expectations since I can't endure looking like a weak link to such a high-caliber person, without losing my real self of course, but rather making it shine. I want to show my authentic self in this program, while proving to myself that I can be such a fantastic communicator in the process, making me an effective storyteller in the future.
In our first session, he gives a short talk on "knowing your why" which makes me think. It makes sense that in order for a person to thrive in something, one must have a great grasp on their "why" because it helps so much with their drive and focus in their goals.
My classmates have different reasons and purposes in taking communication. Some of them see themselves to be prominent media personalities in the future. Some wants to make use of communication to build their self confidence. Some are still exploring their options on what they can do based on their existing skills and passions. Some wants to pursue their studies to have a good advantage in any career they'll have in the future (let's be real, a communications degree can be very flexible in the career world especially now on the rise of the internet and social media. Every niche or company could make use of a communications person in their team.)
But me, my why is very specific. I want to write a book, and I just don't know where to start nor have the habit to dedicate myself. There are stories inside of me that I wanted to share, but I'm not sure what they are. As I am finding those stories and eureka moments, why not immerse myself in a world that could develop the habit, dedication, confidence, and drive I was looking for and hoping to mold. I know, I'm supposed to take on literature, but it's not offered in my school of choice. In fact, I don't think literature is not the program that I am looking for, it's communication. I am a creative, imaginative, and a skilled writer, but what is missing from me is being an effective and confident communicator. I must master the art of conveying a message first in order to become the storyteller I aspire to be.
But diving in to the program makes me realize all the other things I can do. What if I write my book, and it became a best-seller, and another, and another, what's next for me? I can write a book for the rest of eternity but the thought of it feels exhausting. I see myself as someone passionate about pursuing publishing, writing, the internet and print media. In a practical sense, I can work in places that reeks these interest such as publishing houses, magazines, and even with the use of social media.
Also seeing our seniors do things such as broadcasting and working in media makes me curious to explore more of my program as well. I don't see myself with those possibilities before but now I am very excited to try those as well.
I strongly believe in the art of writing, publishing, and producing print media that should being back people to reading and develop quality thinking skills. In the rise of fake news, misinformation, and low-quality content, it's important to re-live the importance of creativity, integrity, and rationality, in which can be done by the present and future generations of writers, creatives, journalists, broadcasters, content creators, and publishers of any form of media, and I want to be part of that.
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