What are the most important traits that make you succeed?
| Perseverance | I try to never let things get me down. |
| Integrity | I do what is right and I’m conscientious of how my actions will impact others. |
A routine day-in-the-life
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Wake up, coffee, quick news scroll |
| 8:30 AM | Attend journalism lecture |
| 10:00 AM | Work on article draft at library |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch with classmates |
| 1:00 PM | Club meeting (campus paper editorial team) |
| 3:00 PM | Interview a source for class project |
| 4:30 PM | Study session / coursework review |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner & downtime |
| 8:00 PM | Edit article for tomorrow’s deadline |
| 10:30 PM | Unwind with a book or podcast |
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Study Habits Q&A
What habits help you with consistent studying?
“As a journalism student, I’m used to juggling interviews, article deadlines, and lectures — so consistent studying has to be intentional. I treat it like I would a story assignment: I block off time in my calendar, break the work into beats, and set mini-deadlines for myself. I also switch up locations to stay focused — one day it’s the library, the next it’s a café. And honestly, just like with reporting, I try to stay curious about what I’m learning. If I can find a real-world angle or story behind the material, it sticks with me way more.” — Journalism Student
How do you choose the extracurricular activities that you do?
I choose extracurriculars the same way I approach a good story — I follow my curiosity. I look for activities that align with what excites me, whether it’s joining the campus paper, hosting a student podcast, or volunteering with a local news literacy group. I’ve learned not to say yes to everything. Instead, I ask: Does this help me grow as a storyteller? Does it energize me, or drain me? The best ones always feel like an extension of what I already love about journalism.
Balance 