The truth is, I hadn’t planned on taking journalism. I’d never even considered it. I didn’t have anything against it, I just didn’t think of it when I thought of classes I wanted to take. However, I had problems with my schedule at the beginning of the year, and I ended up in Journalism 1. Now that it’s been 6 months since I started taking the class, my opinion has completely changed. There are so many reasons I love journalism, some superficial, like the delicious food, but others about the feeling I get in journalism.

One thing that’s really nice about journalism class is that the class is like a family. Even though my class is mixed with Journalism 1, 2, 3, 4, and Broadcast, we all help each other and work together as a team. I can feel comfortable asking anyone for help or advice when I need it.

Another thing I love about the class is that it allows you to explore all types of media, not just writing articles. At first I though all I would be doing is writing, but soon realized I was wrong. During my training to become a staff writer at the beginning of the year, I learned how to use many different methods of communication. I now know how to create broadcast videos, record podcasts (which you should check out, it’s called tjTABLE), live tweet events, and more. I really enjoy the freedom we have when it comes to how we chose to relay information.

Although all of the reasons I’ve mentioned are a part of why I love journalism, one of the biggest reasons is because I feel like journalism is a very crucial part of society. I know that as a school newsmagazine, tjTODAY doesn’t necessarily have a significant impact on anyone outside our school, but without journalism, or any other form of media, society would lack knowledge of the world around them. Being a part of journalism, even if it’s only at a high school level, makes me feel like I’m having an impact on society.