Alex's Blog

My calendars are my best friends. Yes, plural. Without them, who knows how many things I would have missed out on. I like to stay busy because I manage my study time better when I have to set specific time slots to do it. Sometimes it makes life a little hectic, but somehow, I manage to finish everything (and sometimes even sleep).

I have been in touch with my advisors a lot lately because I just declared my major and I am looking to study abroad in Toledo, Spain next fall. It's important that I talk to my advisors about all these things because they are the people who make sure I stay on track. My advisors (like my calendars) keeps me in check. They have tons of walk-in hours if I have a quick question in between classes, but it is also pretty easy to make an appointment if I have a more in depth question.

I recently scored an internship at Tiger Oak Publications. They publish Metro Magazine, Minnesota Bride Magazine, and many others. Without my advisors, I would not have known I could get class credit for my internship through the School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SJMC). I was able to sign up for the one-credit class that doesn't meet anytime during the week. I keep a journal of my projects at work and submit a summary at the end of the semester.

This is such a nice option because I can still take a full load of classes, and spend more time at the internship. Toggling an internship and school hasn't been too difficult yet (although I haven't reached midterm or finals season). The experience I will gain at the internship will be invaluable after graduation!