Open Question: I have 11 GCSE's and 4 A Levels, in Economics, Law, Media and Business Studies. What career shall I take?

6 February 2012, 9:01 am

I was thinking about something in Economics, e.g Marketing or Business and Finance. But then I had other thoughts about Journalism. And to be honest, I think I would enjoy Journalism the most, but I would of thought that I would have to study English at A Level.... Read More »

Open Question: what British Universities/Colleges are recommended for media studies?

5 February 2012, 10:24 pm

I'll be finishing up undergrad by December.. I'm seriously considering grad school but I'm not set on a location yet.. there's a competitive program sponsored by the UK Government I've discovered that provides a full ride 2-year stint at a british university for Americans who've just got their bache... Read More »

Open Question: Is communications a good major?

5 February 2012, 7:20 pm

I am only a sophomore in high school, but I think a lot about my future. I am really interested in media, journalism, newspaper, and all of those kind of things. I absolutely loved anything that involves writing, but I am worried that communications will leave me without a career. I am worried I wil... Read More »

Open Question: What should i major in college if i want to be a TV/Film actress?

5 February 2012, 1:07 pm

I don't want to major in theatre or acting because that is really dangerous because i would be limited to what i can do with that title if i am not quickly successful. In addition, i do not want broadway. Should i do Communications, Mass Media/ Film Studies, Video Production, Journalism? What should... Read More »

Open Question: Is it bad to like math and science?

4 February 2012, 10:23 am

I'm a 16-year-old girl and I'm thinking about my future. I really want to pursue a career involving math and science, but I'm too scared. It seems like most of the cool, popular, sexy, and charismatic people with lots of friends, followers, and media coverage are into business, politics, photograph... Read More »

Open Question: Should I take media studies for a levels?

3 February 2012, 9:54 am

I am aiming towards a career in journalism and I was pondering the thought of taking media studies for A levels but it is not an appreciated subject in universities. Should i do media studies which relates to journalism? Or should I take a more appreciated subjects that does not relate to journalism... Read More »

Open Question: Leaving Cert points for English and Drama or Journalism and Media?

2 February 2012, 1:04 pm

I was just wondering what the Leaving Cert points were for any of these courses. I haven't done enough research to understand what I really want to do, but I know it's something within these subjects. Any help is appreciated!... Read More »

Voting Question: When listening to the police scanner, how do I know it's a big story?

1 February 2012, 7:00 pm

I'm a journalism student in college, who is getting off-campus media experience through a community television station. I'm getting some reporting time in at the station. I've seen police monitors sold at places like Radio Shack. However, how do I know if it's a big story? When do I know to race l... Read More »

Resolved Question: Best option for Journalism?

1 February 2012, 11:02 am

I'm currently choosing my A Levels for Sixth Form this September. I'm definitely doing English Lang-Lit, Geography and Media Studies. However I have to decide between Photography and Theatre Studies (Drama) for my last option. I'm looking to do a Journalism degree at university, and was wondering w... Read More »