This semester in Journalism class has been both challenging and rewarding, packed with meaningful discussions, creative assignments, and opportunities to grow as a writer and thinker. I especially enjoyed our weekly discussion boards—hearing different perspectives on the same issue helped me think more critically and pushed me to express my own views more clearly and confidently. Some of the debates sparked on those threads really stuck with me, and I found myself thinking about them long after class. The grammar quizzes, while sometimes tricky, helped sharpen my writing mechanics and made me more conscious of my sentence structure, punctuation, and word choice, all of which I now pay more attention to in both academic and casual writing.
One of the most exciting parts of the class was the extra credit project, which gave me a chance to get creative and tell a story visually. I used public domain images to craft a photo-driven narrative, and I was surprised at how powerful images can be when paired with strong captions. It reminded me that journalism isn’t just about words—it’s also about how we present stories to engage and move people.
Another major highlight for me was the guest speakers we had throughout the semester. Hearing from experienced journalists and a communications director gave me a better understanding of the real-world impact of the field. They shared insights into the importance of credibility, ethics, and storytelling, and those conversations made the idea of a career in journalism feel more real and inspiring. Overall, this course helped me improve my writing, boosted my confidence in sharing ideas, and opened my eyes to the many different forms journalism can take.
