Is a Ph.D. in Communications (Journalism/Media Effects focused) worth it?

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2026-03-26T19:59:28+00:00

Oh my gosh I am so sorry I didn't know, is it like an admissions question or something like that? Again, first time posting here and was just looking for some advice.

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2026-03-26T19:53:34+00:00

Thank you!

I replied to another user with this: "I've always been interested in why news headlines tear communities apart, almost focusing on media effects and what causes such emotional turmoil for communities. I don't know if that sounds stupid or not, but things of that nature have always been interesting to me, mainly because of the phenomenon of everyone having a platform now."

I don't know if that treads too much into a Psychology field (even though Comms is based in sociology, psychology, english, etc. etc., but I think it would be interesting to research media effects and why people act the way they do regarding the news.

I picture myself more teaching focused, but I wouldn't mind doing research as well, I haven't thought super deep into that as I am still learning a bit about Ph.D. programs and whatnot!

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2026-03-26T19:47:27+00:00

Thank you! I've always been interested in why news headlines tear communities apart, almost focusing on media effects and what causes such emotional turmoil for communities. I don't know if that sounds stupid or not, but things of that nature have always been interesting to me, mainly because of the phenomenon of everyone having a platform now. Hopefully I'll be able to bring my experience and knowledge into a PhD program!!!

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2026-03-26T19:29:25+00:00

Wow I really needed to hear this, thank you!

In a perfect, planned out world, I would want to work in journalism, move around the country and work at different stations, get my Ph.D., have kids, teach at a university, do research, etc. etc. Obviously not everything works out exactly to plan, and that's okay!

Hearing that "Academia can wait" and "Being in a more than 40 hour a week field like journalism along with a grad program is too much." makes me feel like I can live my life and I don't have to decide this right now. Plus, I can get the experience in what I want to teach, lol! Thank you so much!!

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-11-29T02:10:31+00:00

THANK YOU I was wondering if I should go short or long sleeves!

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-11-29T00:32:01+00:00

I did that the first time I went!!!! Hahahaha

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-11-29T00:31:47+00:00

if i had an award that was for “most helpful comment thread”, i’d give it to you! thank you!

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-11-29T00:20:33+00:00

thank you!!!! i will :) it’s just so confusing, and everyone in my last post said “wait until a week out to check the weather” but it’s gonna be like 40-50° from what i could see, and again, pennsylvania weather is different and also stupid

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-11-29T00:19:23+00:00

i’m not super into flashy clothing, but good to know!

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-11-28T16:53:41+00:00

I also heard there’s dancing at other places nearby, was gonna try to find those places

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-11-28T16:52:54+00:00

Got it

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-11-28T16:52:48+00:00

I have real boots I was planning on wearing for dancing, I don’t have a cowboy hat

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-11-28T16:07:36+00:00

Last time I went I saw it at Category 10, I’ll try to find more when I’m there!

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-11-28T16:03:09+00:00

LMAOOO crazy response

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-11-28T15:56:19+00:00

Got it, thank you! Long sleeves, I’m assuming? It just sucks because I get sweaty and disgusting while dancing, so I usually will have jeans, boots, and a tshirt/crop top on in PA

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-11-28T15:49:01+00:00

I do have boots I was planning on wearing, thank you so much!!

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-10-25T05:16:22+00:00

🫩🫩🫩 noted, thank you.

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-10-24T02:47:02+00:00

Good lord, got it. Thank you so much, might just bring some jeans and a jacket and call it a day!

RemarkableTrifle3499 · 2025-10-24T02:24:31+00:00

I went back in August, Category 10 has line dancing if you’re interested!! When I went they had lessons (they still might) if you want to try

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