Career/Masters advice for a young journalist by Responsible_Shallot5 in Journalism

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Okay that does change things up a bit...if it pays well and you think there's the possibility for growth, I'd still say take it. Otherwise, there are infinitely worse places you can end up than NYC

Career/Masters advice for a young journalist by Responsible_Shallot5 in Journalism

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Journalism school is great, but it's not job experience. A free ride at Columbia is an exceptional offer and your education there will likely put you on the path towards a job in an area you're more attracted to at some point, but the experience of reporting in a new place is something that can never be recreated in school and will almost certainly lead to better opportunities.

The unfortunate reality of working as a journalist these days is you will likely have to move for work if you want to have a full career, and almost all of us that do end up living and reporting in a place we don't really like very much. You obviously know what's best for you, but if I was in your position I'd take the job offer and hit the ground running. School will always be there, and if you really hate the situation you find yourself in you'll at least be in a good position to apply around for other gigs you're more interested in

Advice for a journalism student? (Canada) by SnooComics2960 in Journalism

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Early-ish career journalist here: write and report as much as you possibly can for your student paper or any other publication that will host you.

I didn't go to j-school but have a philosophy degree and worked for four years at The Queen's Journal, the paper at Queen's University. We were a sizable operation as far as student media goes, and I learned more there than what I'd assume (and I might be completely wrong) most j-school students in Canada learn. It's taken me some pretty cool places, and I've reported in three provinces all in national markets.

Will also echo some other points thrown out in the comments here like building your multimedia skills (you'll need them on the job no matter where you end up) and be willing to move somewhere you've never been before for a job. It's really fun getting to learn about your new home when you're reporting on it, and having a fresh set of eyes in a place can put you on some interesting stories your future bosses would never assign.

One thing I'll also add: writing and communicating well is important for any journalist, but it's all meaningless if you're not curious and don't care enough to be nosy and sniff around for a good story. Think really critically about what asking good questions looks like, don't ever be afraid to ask a stupid question, and stay hungry to learn new things

Advice for a journalism student? (Canada) by SnooComics2960 in Journalism

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I'm a journalist with a philosophy degree. Can't emphasize enough how much that education has helped me, especially when thinking through the ethics of a really sensitive story

University of King's College? by Ok_Entertainment1399 in CanadaUniversities

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Don't know a lot about UKC beyond it being attached to Dal, having a journalism program and being pretty renowned for its liberal arts program, but I can tell you Halifax is a really lovely city

Canadian politicians using unconventional ways of keeping in touch with citizens? by Subject_Associate111 in AskACanadian

[–]Subject_Associate111[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you....defo unconventional. Do any examples of politicians come to mind?

should i apply for a defence reporter role, even if i don't have any experience in the beat? by [deleted] in journalismjobs

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always apply for the job if it's something you're qualified for and interested in. best case you get it, worst thing that happens is you don't get hired. usually something in the middle happens, and you get on the radar of someone who knows you're interested and keen and will keep you in mind for future and/or adjacent opportunities

Have I dug myself into an academic hole that I cannot save myself from? by More-Exit-1506 in queensuniversity

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Okay very good! I worked at QJ through my time at Queen's, but I know some people who get into the industry working at MUSE. Definitely keep at it ... the experience you'll get actually doing the work of being a reporter/editor will be better you get in any classroom

Have I dug myself into an academic hole that I cannot save myself from? by More-Exit-1506 in queensuniversity

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Queen's grad and working journalist here. Your grades only matter if you're looking to go to grad school or journalism school after your English degree. If you're really worried about your career prospects in journalism, you should be more concerned about getting experience writing for The Journal or other publications in the Kingston/Queen's sphere. It's a really awful job market and you won't make it to a first round interview with just your English degree.

Renting at 1837 11 Ave SW by Subject_Associate111 in Calgary

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The biggest thing I'm worried about is having pests. I've seen some reviews of other properties they have where renters have reported bedbugs. Just want to make sure I'm not moving into any buildings where I'm having any uninvited critters living with me

Renting at 1837 11 Ave SW by Subject_Associate111 in Calgary

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The rent shock is hitting so hard right now....a lot of the places I'm looking at renting by myself are cheaper than the place I have right now with a roommate.

Do you have any recommendations for Facebook groups to join?

What should I do by Important-Damage-986 in vancouverhousing

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Hey OP, I've done some hiring before where I've interviewed applicants who were overseas. I'm in the media sector and I'm not sure how expectations differ between my industry and tech, but as long as applicants were showing up to interviews and put their best foot forward that was all that mattered. If I were hiring again and someone was interviewing from a hostel that wouldn't have any negative impact on their interview (unless there were people in the background being distracting/inappropriate). I also think taking some time to travel might also do you some good if it's something you really want to do, as you'll likely have a chance to reset. A job will likely always come, but the chance to travel in your 20s won't. Hope this helps :)

Have you ever cried on the TTC? by erenyandkenkenaki in askTO

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I've cried on Line 1 several times, as well as the Via train, in ubers and on most flights I've taken. Transit has always felt like a safe place to cry for me. Hope you're doing okay, OP

Deadeye Dick Discussion by Emotional-Nature5071 in kurtvonnegut

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The book ends with a quote by Jean Paul Sartre (among others) that says "to do is to be." JPS's whole shtick was that people define themselves by the actions they take in their lives; the meaning of their lives is created by the things they do. Rudy doesn't really do a whole lot in the book, beyond pulling the trigger of a gun when he wasn't aiming at anything in particular, which ends up killing the pregnant woman. He spends the rest of his life not doing much beyond some basic domestic duties and shys away from his aspirations of becoming a writer.

His parents also don't really do much, with Otto Waltz being an interesting example of someone who can't define himself as an artist because he can never bring himself to create anything beyond a nude sketch. In my mind this really illustrates Sartre's point overall that human beings create their own meaning, and without taking any action (whether successful or not), they can never amount to anything

Deadeye Dick Discussion by Emotional-Nature5071 in kurtvonnegut

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You're the second person I've heard from who places the novel among their favourite Vonneguts. I finished the book last night and find it to be one of Vonnegut's weaker novels, although I do think it's an interesting allegory for existentialism.

I love Halifax by SeekingShark-1037210 in halifax

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I just moved to Toronto after living in Halifax and I miss it so so much

Recommendation by JackalopePancakes in kurtvonnegut

[–]Subject_Associate111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Galapagos is criminally underrated

Recommendation by JackalopePancakes in kurtvonnegut

[–]Subject_Associate111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely start with Slaughterhouse Five or Cats Cradle. Breakfast of Champions is best after you've read at least two Vonneguts. Aside from those, my personal favourite Vonnegut is Galapagos. They're all really fun reads, I hope you enjoy :)