WE ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED.
the theories that we study in class to their real-world knowledge and experience.
When I came to Methodist, I fell in love with the campus and the way that I was treated. The people here made an effort to say that they were interested in Matthew and not just my stats.
This year, I became the sports editor for the paper. When I graduate, I would like to get a job as a reporter. I would like to set myself up to be the next Anderson Cooper—finding and covering the best stories in the world!
CAREER PREPARATION
Within the first two weeks of being at Methodist, I was DJing the “Big John and Lurch Show,” playing basketball, and writing the front-page story for the newspaper—an experience I know that I couldn’t get at any other school. The professors in the Communication Department relate
I am an E-6 in the Navy and I will be retiring in less than two years. I have a degree in radiation therapy from Florida State, but I chose to pursue a second degree at Methodist because of the Yellow Ribbon Program. Studying at Methodist has been a great experience. Professor Trigoboff has been
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supportive of my endeavors. He has pushed for Matt Snowberger and me to have broadcasting opportunities that we would not necessarily have at any other school. We have put some programs together for Monarch Moments, conducted research, produced sound bites, and served as the program directors for the radio station. We have even given some workshops to new students. Matt is a great play-by-play announcer and I tend to focus on the analytical
— Matt Snowberger ‘13 Mass Communications with a concentration in Journalism Keystone Heights, Florida
side; I try to bring my insight into the broadcast while Matt calls the game—it’s a neat partnership. Our long-term goal is to expand the partnership between the Communication Department at Methodist and Fort Bragg and area high schools. We are looking for ways to increase our presence within the community.
— John Donnelly ‘13 Mass Communications and Journalism Kansas City, Missouri