tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285930287778705862.post2280003490338984344..comments2023-09-30T04:53:57.201-05:00Comments on Kenton's Infotainment Scan: Another day, another chance to shatter kids' dreamsKenton Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10785680882442266009noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285930287778705862.post-86628934022692686252011-01-15T17:55:06.532-06:002011-01-15T17:55:06.532-06:00It sounds to me like Johnny didn't make it thr...It sounds to me like Johnny didn't make it through Cre-comm... And is bitter because of it..<br /><br />It is all about keeping your expectations in check (Like Tyler said).<br /><br />I learned a lot more than what was taught to us in Cre-comm. The auto-fail mentality is engrained in my psyche. (Thanks Kenton)<br /><br />And Jay, The Godfather video game was actually pretty fun. Not as good as the movie, but still a good waste of time.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08294756721257081843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285930287778705862.post-84946889915584269722011-01-13T21:38:36.543-06:002011-01-13T21:38:36.543-06:00J, you really don't have work? That's real...J, you really don't have work? That's really a shameful waste of talent, and I mean it. I'm truly surprised.<br /><br />Granted, not every student's experience is the same. I graduated months ago and found full-time work shortly after with good pay in a major that received the most doom and gloom out of all of them. I also have more great opportunities coming down the pipe.<br /><br />Like Tyler said, students need to realize they need to take that "foot in the door" job with a mediocre salary and use it as a launching pad. That should probably be more reinforced in the classroom.<br /><br />Anyways, I've said it before and I'll say it again:<br /><br />Keep the majors, but as a third-year option only like the graphic design program. If people choose to go the third year route, let them earn a degree as the college can now grant them, and scrap the joint program with the U of W entirely.<br /><br />The fact that the college can now grant degrees and has degree programs in nursing and construction management, it's time to see apply it toward its "flagship program."Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08208675096314048530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285930287778705862.post-68477222166978683182011-01-13T00:57:59.010-06:002011-01-13T00:57:59.010-06:00On "authentic experiences..."
Yes, such...On "authentic experiences..."<br /><br />Yes, such is the subject of a recent post of mine regarding the political leaders of this province and the use of social media. Check out the resistance in the comments. <br /><br />And I'm the dude without a freakin' job. Let me run your Twitter account, honestly, if you're too lazy to do it, and credit success to your inherent genius and natural swag, whats to lose on a kid screaming to everyone what kind of sandwich you had for lunch ito the Al Gorean-verse where nobody lives? <br /><br />Not like it matters.Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13940646111715304357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285930287778705862.post-22669115098365865702011-01-12T21:49:41.563-06:002011-01-12T21:49:41.563-06:00I shook my head when I read Johnny's comment. ...I shook my head when I read Johnny's comment. He definitely should be coming to the information night, because he seems unaware of what we've been learning in school. <br /><br />One of the most valuable things I've learned is how to use social media in the communications industry. Social media is so important, and the fact that I understand it and use it will put me at an advantage in the job market. <br /><br />I understand that when I graduate, it won't be easy. I won't be making tons of money right away, and I'll be happy with a job that feeds me and teaches me more about the industry. We all have to pay our dues before moving up the ladder, and I'm ready for that and excited to continue my education in the workforce.Jennifer Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074062788001058126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285930287778705862.post-34081865680718298962011-01-12T21:22:42.828-06:002011-01-12T21:22:42.828-06:00I graduated in June 2002 and didn't get full t...I graduated in June 2002 and didn't get full time employment until November of 2003. And those were the "good days" of journalism. <br /><br />I'll say this: Keeping your expectations in check is huge. If you go into a news organization expecting to run the place, your going to be laughed out of your interview. If you are willing to take a "foot in the door" job with a mediocre salary and use it as a launching pad for your career, why no go for it?<br /><br />LOVE the idea of no majors in 2nd year. The one "single" thing that's landed me jobs in this biz is to learn EVERYTHING. "Jack of all trades, master at none" - that should the the title of your new major, perhaps... ;)The Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10201816456281092162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6285930287778705862.post-69146500203815838912011-01-12T16:11:58.442-06:002011-01-12T16:11:58.442-06:00My question for Johnny would be: Is it a better id...My question for Johnny would be: Is it a better idea to undermine the graduating students' confidence with doom-and-gloom scenarios and unnecessary pessimism? I graduated months ago and still have not found full-time work. However, as I just said in my student survey, I would highly recommend the program, and still feel it was one of the best decisions I've made in my life. I have absolute confidence that I will find a great job, and that the program has created an endless number of opportunities for me in the future.<br /><br />Also:<br /><br />I'm with you on the future of media for the most part, but I tend to disagree with "Movies becoming 3D interactive games."<br /><br />I'm sure 3D interactive games will exist, and be popular. But movies will still be movies. Not everything has to be interactive to be interesting, involving, and emotional. I don't think I would enjoy "The Godfather" more if I could earn badges, experience multiple generations in the life of an Italian-American family through 25 different playable characters, and unlock Fredo in an "I shot JR" t-shirt. I'll always trust The Finchers, the Scorseses, and the Coens of this world to just give me their version of events.J.Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866313944115665312noreply@blogger.com