The life of a SFSU journalsim student
The life of a student is not an easy one. This is my first semester at San Francisco State University (SFSU) as a journalism major. I transferred here from Ohlone Community College in Fremont (East Bay). The first thing that struck me about the program is how crowded it is. I was told that SFSU had one of the top journalism programs so I wasn’t too surprised, but getting into classes was difficult. Only two of my five classes are related to my major, which can be a big set back when trying to graduate in two years time. The journalism department recently announced that it is impacted. In a flier concerning this issue released by the department it says ” The department has more than 600 majors and too few resources to meet the demand of all its majors…[T]he department is beginning an admission process that caps the number of new majors.”. Between working downtown, going to class and keeping up with homework I feel like it is hard to have a life outside of being a journalism student. The program is intense and it really gets you out there doing the work hands on. Despite my busy schedule I appreciate the hard work from my teachers who are giving me an education and preparing me for the life of a journalist.
Film and Script: Devery Sheffer
Voice over: Sean Gordon Butterfield
Journalism student: Devery Sheffer
Music: Devery Sheffer (used garage band)
Allyson Beutke DeVito said,
November 11, 2009 at 11:54 pm
Great video. Our numbers are up as well since journalism seems to be a popular major at many schools. Glad you’re enjoying the program. (BTW, check the spelling in your headline!)