JOURNALISM MAJOR | Pros & Cons

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[@Blueeyesinthesky]

I love story telling, I’m definitely a people person, I love writing, and I grew up performing on stage, experimenting with photography, etc. I’ve been struggling to figure out what I wanna do :( because I wanna do something where I can be creative, still feel challenged every day and excited when I wake up, and where I can continue to learn new things and be inspired. It’s been tough, I just wanna know what my niche is already 😫

[@_niyahh1760]

girl me too!

[@adia123]

I'd say you can do have a photography business and I'd also say do general classes in community College

[@Oldaccount11hdh]

I think I may be your long lost twin 😂

[@AshNicoleMedia]

This is so me. Everything that you said is basically me.

[@ellac.3483]

This sounds like a cool ass major besides the stress 😭

[@leyaahh]

Wow I’m a journalism major 💕 this was very needed, so glad I came across this

[@johnsondailysports1341]

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[@crystalcosmicreads]

I'm a currently a sophomore in HS and I love writing and sharing stories. I've been considering Journalism because it does align with the things that I'm into, which is: Writing, Researching, and sharing information. Thanks for the video!

[@kaylareyes6976]

Take a newspaper class ASAP if your high school offers one. They’re so incredibly influential in exposing young people to journalism

[@ananyaxgoel]

@@kaylareyes6976 thanks for the advice. ;)))

[@chantetm4405]

I'm currently a sophomore in HS, and I've been trying to get an idea of what I want to do in college in two-ish years. This was such a major help, and I want to say thank you so much Ashli.

[@auxiliaryc-nt]

woah! it's been two years now, but may i ask what you've chosen to do? i'm in a similar boat

[@brookefesta]

I'm in my third year of my Journalism major here in Australia - very crazy time to be a journo with all these protests, covid and even the Aussie bushfires. We have stories rolling in left right and centre. I never involved myself in a journalism community online and its so weird seeing all these people comment about being in Journalism. I love ya'll.

[@suvi135]

I'm considering majoring in journalism, but I just started doing my research and know very little about it. How do you personally experience the major? And if I may ask about what made you choose journalism? xx

[@brookefesta]

suvi I knew absolutely NOTHING about journalism when I went into it. It was a spontaneous decision because I was really good at English in school and thought maybe I can find a job with those skills. Basically you will learn how to create news segments and news scripts, radio news and scripts, feature writing, investigative and data journalism, online journalism, print journalism, profile articles, news articles etc. It’s very diverse and packed with information. The first two years for me were kinda slow but I’m in my third year now and have started getting into more interviews, writing more of my own stories for assignments etc. It’s very hands on. Next semester I have my internship. I really enjoy the major, it can be super stressful but always remember this -> Always have a plan A, B, C and D. Because sometimes 3 of your stories will fail and you’ll be stuck. So you gotta have plan after plan after plan. It’s a real big learning curve but if you love writing and media, you’ll enjoy it! I want to own my own publication one day.

[@camilagalindo8297]

I’m 21 and looking for a major. I want to go to college but can’t figure out which major..

[@shelbym.6862]

I'm in the same boat

[@blabla-eb8wm]

Did you find out what you want to do????

[@LyssSpeaks]

Wow! This helped me so much since I want to be a motivational speaker and majoring in Communications/Journalism. I am thinking about transferring to Howard. Also I would love to watch your motivational videos and Godly inspiration videos. You are so inspiring. Thank you again. GOD Bless🙏🏾🙌🏽

[@AshliFerguson]

Aw thank you so much!!!💗💗 HU is a great choice. And will def keep the faith/inspiration vids coming. XO

[@myrdellcelissaint5209]

Lyssa’s Inspirations that’s so cool! I also want to be a motivational speaker and writer. And I’m thinking about majoring in communications as well. Do you like it?

[@the_real_andresjorgeortiz]

I am in a 2-year college. I have been taking journalism and mass media course since this past year in 2022. I have decided to be part of the journalism internship at a 4-year college. I am going to say thank you for giving tips as a journalist. Really appreciate it. Also, I have decided to do training for acting after I have complete with my AA degree in Liberal Arts. I have been studying at a 2-year college for 7 years. I have been studying for my AA degree within 6 years in Liberal Arts. I am going to push myself to do an internship for journalism. I will become successful as a journalist. I know that I will. I am going to do great as a journalist and actor. Television has always been my dream career at a young age. However, I had traveled all over the states for another 2 to 3 years at a young age because my dad’s military. Also, I have been taking my first acting course from last year in fall 2021, then I took introduction to theatre this past year of 2022 as well! It has helped me inspired to become a journalist and actor. I do know that journalism and acting are part of who I am, and I know that I will be successful on those careers. I am going to aim for it. Again, thank you for sharing about journalism major. Really appreciate it. I will be doing my second acting course next in January. Including photography course. That is what I am planning to study as my major next at a 4-year college. I will make sure that I keep in mind. Have a great new year. Hope you have a great Christmas. Also, I am working on my second book which is called my life throughout with autism and being a military child. I will be having my first book publish as soon as I get my first 2-year college graduation. It might have the same content, but different chapters. My name is Andres, by the way. It is pleasure to meet you. God bless you and your family. Best of luck at everything you do. Happy New Year to you and your family. 🙏❤️

[@cassandragatewood6108]

Love your videos. I will be a Broadcast Journalism major next year.

[@ArionZhane]

Thanks for sharing Ashli! I am a broadcast journalism major, and I am stuck in a rut... not really sure what I want to do with my degree (im graduating in May), but I am enjoying your videos! Keep it up girl!!

[@yerren6861]

I'm a Campus Journalist and currently in high school in a Special Program in Journalism (normal high school but a program where there is an added major subject which is Journalism) it was very fun, i'm a news writer in our school and in our school publication. Also a reporter in our Radio Broadcasting team, we won two times in a row so we made quite a reputation. Throughout 7th grade up until 10th they were teaching us to write News, Feature, Science Writing, Editorial, Sports, Layout and Broadcasting. Planning to go in HUMSS strand in Señior and Journalism in college. More interested in writing rather than broadcasting.

[@donellrankins5479]

I love that I'm looking for Journalism career advice and I run into a fellow bison. Howard is really everywhere ❤️💙

[@melaniesky]

Thank so much!! I’m thinking of majoring in journalism, but I’m worried that the job prospect won’t be good. Also I’m thinking of applying to HU!! Good luck girl!

[@luckzue]

i was thinking on going into journalism and this really helped me make my decision :))

[@xuanyingli1418]

Sound like a bit challenging, but it also sound more interesting!Thank you producing this video to let somebody like me who really interested in this major:)

[@jezelleanimaddo489]

This is crazy. I'm junior in high school and I'm trying to figure out what to major in. I wanted to major in journalism AND go to Howard and the fact that both apply to you is crazy! thanks a bunch.

[@AshliFerguson]

Omg no way thank you for watching, glad this helped! 😊

[@TheOfficialBiancaMedia]

Well thought out. Proud of ya.

[@Onialove_]

Okay honey, team Howard🎉🦉 congrats

[@yasminezouadi6451]

Like if you want to become a journalist or actor but your parents are like no way.......😫😳

[@elyse3682]

Go your own way girl don’t let anyone especially parents hold you back. You got this

[@tbhidrc3049]

@@elyse3682 Period 💅

[@kamiylahmonroe]

this was so informative as a broadcast journalism student. thank you 💕

[@AshliFerguson]

So glad this helped you!! Thank you for watching😊

[@Idkidk-tl1nt]

Planning to take journalism as my major next year. Looking forward to it!

[@AshliFerguson]

yay! you got it!

[@8n8el]

I will be majoring in journalism this year in college

[@ayoolagbaju3658]

thanks for this! i'm hu24 and i'll be a journalism major so this was super helpful ❤️

[@AshliFerguson]

Yay!!! Thanks for watching!

[@periodismoparatodos8834]

As someone else said in the commentes I also want to know how you become and actress o transition from journalism to acting and all about the acting thing. BTW I think you tell really important issues about this major, difficiulty and how ppipl in other careers tend to see journalism; internships and the extremly important is that you don´t get lazy on the matter.

[@Hoodrichbako]

You real for this 😂💯

[@campusevangelism1859]

Thankyouso much Ashli😀 What can I do to become an intern or build my skills before my final year?

[@C3yl0]

I’m an adult not trad student STEm major (neuroscience and applied physics) student working towards Med school and decided to add a minor in journalism. If you can communicate you own the world! Thanks for this info.

[@takemetothelakes_]

Omg I’m a junior and high school and this is what I want to do!!!

[@christieann2099]

I'm undecided of what major should I choose. I think this is a great idea.

[@AshliFerguson]

Go for it!!!

[@juliamooradian6733]

I want to become an interviewer. I would love to really dig into a topic and ask tough questions to certain ceos or people of the topic im researching. would that be a journalism major? thanks

[@kaseyr9917]

pls do more videos on this 💖💖💖

[@candymo7975]

Very informative thanks

[@s-p-tmusic8190]

I majoring in to be a political correspondent journalist.

[@KeepingupwMK]

Wait, was that Ms. Harris you met!!! Girl, you met the Vice President !😭😂😂😂😂

[@dakshatasawant3495]

I want to do post graduation in journalism and I stay in India what should I do?

[@septicvortex8114]

I am trying to get a job on the school newspaper by my sophomore year and hopefully can get an internship that summer.

[@AshliFerguson]

you got this!!

[@lulu_mutsa]

I’m thinking of going into journalism ☺️☺️

[@AshliFerguson]

Do it!!

[@eliseschmidty]

am i able to do journalism but focus on just writing articles and features etc instead of broadcast journalism and reporting?

[@AshliFerguson]

Yes!!

[@coleycoley7124]

Internships in the U.K. are unpaid 😭😭

[@kevaundavis549]

Man I’m onna grind right now and I’m only a senior cause my voice will be heard😂

[@AshliFerguson]

yessss as you should!! excited for you!

[@craveebraxx]

I’m a current journalism major at Howard! Not sure if you saw, but I dm’d you on instagram asking you about being my mentor.

[@NathanAponte]

What's your ethnic background?

[@symoneg3057]

I want to change my career but it’s too late and my mom will be very upset 😢

[@AshliFerguson]

It’s never too late!

[@croc4125]

What to major in to be a journalism

[@AshliFerguson]

You can major in journalism, film, or even English

[@onyx.daffodil1644]

Do interns get paid in this field?

[@AshliFerguson]

Yes!

[@funmilolaakinoso837]

Are they jobs for journalist

[@AshliFerguson]

Yes tons!

[@jonathantrauner3742]

Dear Mrs Ashli Ferguson, Hello from Jerusalem Israel. How are you? I hope you are having a wonderful week. I am writing to tell you thank you so much for daily inspiring my life's journey and my life saving Mobileye Intel career where I use artificial intelligence and computer machine learning technology in Har Hotsvim Jerusalem Israel and where I daily save lives from car collisions. I have a BA degree in history from Goucher College of Towson Baltimore Maryland. You are the greatest human ever. You inspire me to overcome my suicidal thoughts battles to overcome my Autism limitations and weaknesses and to win a Oscar Academy Award. I will turn 27 years old this May 15th in Jerusalem Israel and I use artificial intelligence and computer machine learning technology to daily save lives from car collisions at Mobileye Intel in Jerusalem Israel for my safe driving startup. The first openly autistic Oscar Academy Award winner was Mr David Byrne back in 1987, the founder of the rock band The Talking Heads. Mrs Amy Schumers husband Mr Chris Fischer of Los Angeles is autistic and has two baby boys. Jennifer Lawrence Maroney and Emma McCary Stone both attended Amy and Chris's wedding in Malibu California in 2018. Gal Gadots makeup artist Mrs Sarah Brock has two adult kids with Autism. Academy Award winning film director Mr Alfonso Cuaron has a son named Olmo who has Autism. Mr Al Rokers son is autistic. Mr Joshua Felder who danced with the Weekend band at Super Bowl 55 in Tampa is autistic and is a dear best friend of Mr Tom Brady seven time Super Bowl Champion. Hollywood actress Daryl Hannah is autistic. Dr Temple Grandin is autistic. Ms Greta Thunberg is autistic. Mr Bill Gates is autistic and Mrs Melinda Gates married him. Autonomy Works a AI startup based in Downers Grove Illinois in Chicago employs only autistic people and Exceptional Minds a film studio in Southeast LA Los Angeles California only employs autistic people to edit the film cinematography and special effects of Academy Award winning films which included Green Book American Hustle Black Panther Avengers Endgame Avengers Age of Ultron and Star Wars the first Star Wars Mrs Daisy Ridley starred in. Katy Perry sang with a autistic girl and Katy Perry fan at one of her concerts and Lady Gaga sang with a twelve year old autistic boy the song Million Reasons. Prince Harry has a UK fan who loves and embraces Autism everyday. Wishing you all the best, Best Regards, Mr Jonathan Trauner [phone] [e-mail] Mobileye Intel AI and Computer Machine Learning Department, Jerusalem Israel. The only disability in life is a bad attitude. A positive attitude is the most powerful combatant to life's misfortunes. Mr Matthew Jeffers Towson University Alumni Association, Towson, Baltimore Maryland. Mr Xavier Degroat the first openly autistic White House employee based in DC of the Xavier Degroat Lansing Michigan Autism Foundation interviewed with the late Georgia congressman Mr John Lewis. The interview is still on KZbin now and in it the late honorable Mr Lewis told Xavier that all autistic and disabled people are loving human beings who deserve to be fully loved respected and treated with empathy dignity kindness respect equality and love. I want to wake up in a universe one day in my hometown of Jerusalem Israel and all over the world where all openly autistic and disabled people and autistic LGBTQQIAP people and immigrants are treated with love empathy respect kindness inclusiveness and hope and positivity and equality by professional news anchors journalists reporters news directors and human beings period. It is no crime against humanity to be autistic and disabled. That's why the Americans With Disabilities Act was established by Congress. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faOZkqyDaZynotU Mr Xavier Degroat and the late GA Congressman Mr John Lewis. The son of Jerusalem Post film journalist Mrs Hannah Brown is openly autistic and he loves the world and empathizes with every loving kindhearted and courageous human being period. "If you have a dream fight for it." Mrs Lady Gaga, 2019 Academy Award Winner, A Star Is Born. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5OmepaBpM2smpo Mrs Gal Gadot Varsano interviewing with Mr Ori Yitzhaki Israels first ever openly autistic film journalist through Mr Guy Lerer of Hazinor TV Tel Aviv and Mr Guy Lerers global human rights equality activism organizations and global autism human rights equality and civil rights equality organizations. My greatest dream is to win my Oscar Academy Award in April 2022 in Beverly Hills Los Angeles California and to have Mrs Gal Gadot Wonder Woman Mrs Patty Jenkins and Mr Chris Pine up on stage with me. Wonder Woman 1984 taught me that when you spread love courage gratitude hope valor joy happiness empathy and inclusion and dignity and heart to the world you become a superhero and you in turn, change the world for the better and for love itself. I saw Wonder Woman 1984 two weeks ago in full in Jerusalem Israel. I published a article on Wonder Woman 1984 and on Mrs Gal Gadot too in Jerusalem Israel. quinnews.com/wondrous-a-future-associated-press-published-story amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/03/26/sport/ironman-world-championship-sam-holness-triathlon-spt-intl-cmd/index.html I got vaccinated against the coronavirus with the Pfizer vaccine twice in Jerusalem Israel in December 2020 and in January 2021. "Remember to always learn about what you fear or what you don't yet know." Mrs Emily King-Pike, News Anchor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpzPm5R5r9FmsNU Mr Ryan Lowry of Leesburg VA, Exceptional Minds Sherman Oaks California Incoming Class of 2021 Inductee. Ryan wrote a letter to professional employers to say his Autism does not inhibit him from achieving the impossible. Never ever give up. I also believe I will appear on the Mrs Drew Barrymore Show in April 2022. Mr Ryan Lowry of Leesburg VA a adult and proudly autistic person wrote a letter to employers to say when I am explained tasks I can achieve them from the get go. Ryan got accepted by Exceptional Minds and I hope he will get featured on the Drew Barrymore Show. I also dream of getting featured on the Drew Barrymore Show in April 2022 before I win my Oscar Academy Award in April 2022. Never give up. I want to remind the world of my life mantra every day and my lifes greatest message. The only disability in life is a bad attitude. A positive attitude is the most powerful combatant to life's misfortunes. Mr Matthew Jeffers Towson University Alumni Association Baltimore Maryland. I shared my life story with Mrs Reba Merrill of LA one of Mrs Meryl Streeps best friends and Reba told me her nephew is a proud professional film animator and loves embracing his Autism and empathizing with people who have struggles and who have impossible dreams unfulfilled. My letter will also touch the lives of Mrs Lady Gaga who I'll meet Mrs Drew Barrymore Mrs Oprah Winfrey Mrs Vanessa Bryant of the late Mr Kobe Bryant and of the late Ms Gigi Bryant, Mrs Gal Gadot, Mrs Emma Stone who now has a brand new daughter I congratulate her from Jerusalem, Mrs Jennifer Lawrence Maroney, Mrs Emma Watson Ms Saoirse Ronan Mrs Amy Adams Mrs Anne Hathaway Mr Matthew McConaughey Mrs Katy Perry Bloom Mrs Greta Gerwig, Ms Demi Lovato, Mrs Debby Ryan Dun, Ms Selena Gomez, Mrs Katelyn Tarver, Ms Keke Palmer, Awkwafina, Mrs Cate Blanchett, Ms Billie Eilish, Mrs Nicole Kidman, Mr Lin Manuel Miranda, Mrs Meryl Streep, Rhett and Link of Good Mythical Morning, Mrs Jean Franzblau of Cuddle Sanctuary Los Angeles, Mrs Meghan Markle, Ms Liz Gillies, Prince Harry, Mr Ben Platt, Ms Beanie Feldstein, Halsey, Mrs Shailene Woodley Rodgers, Mrs Alison Scagliotti, and Mrs Alyson Stoner. wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/drew-barrymore-magazine-launch-1234789496/

[@johancabreraa]

What careers can u get?

[@AshliFerguson]

Sooo many! Reporter, producer, multimedia journalist, anchor, associate producer, line producer, etc.

[@abdullmarufhamdami6355]

E......................................

[@nourmagdouli1147]

yoo so beautfiulllll

[@DavvyDamou-hh5rh]

S.o savvy cute girls

[@danny-li6io]

What a disgraced profession. So shameful what “journalism” has become.

[@JazmynStrong]

Why ?

[@beverlyenamorado6258]

I started the major a few years ago and I stopped but now I’m so confuse because I heard it’s not really good 🥲