Blogs column 2
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Don’t give up the reporting dream
JMU Journalism graduate Sheena McStravick blogs about finally landing her ideal journalism job.
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How I found a football club at last
After the disappointment of not earning a professional contract with a League One club, I can finally say #roryfoundaclub.
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Building this website was so rewarding
Class of 2007 legend Aaron Boland explains how he was the technical brains behind the redesign and relaunch of the JMU Journalism website.
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Covering my first election was a buzz
Patrick Arnold blogs about his experience covering the Liverpool Mayor election for JMU Journalism.
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Becoming a dad changed student life
“For most third years, the biggest responsibility they face is a dissertation… for me it’s looking after my baby daughter.”
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Putting Nick Clegg on the spot
JMU Journalism’s Mark Scully sent one tweet, had two phone calls, and the next day found himself grilling Deputy PM Nick Clegg on Channel 4 news.
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Footy photography in sharp focus
“I worked at Old Trafford, Anfield and at Goodison Park during the Merseyside derby. Sounds glamorous? It’s not really. Honestly.”
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How Katie ended up in Abu Dhabi
Since leaving JMU Journalism in 2009, Katie has ended up happily living and working in the Middle East.
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Norway terror attacks reflections
Vegard blogs on the terrorist killings in his homeland, Norway. He reflects on how lucky he was not to be at the scene of the attacks.
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Why unpaid work can be richly rewarding
“Trying to gain work experience may be an arduous task at times but it’s important to remember to make a good first impression.”
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I won’t let disability affect my time at uni
“Although I have the physical disability Cerebral Palsy, I am one of those people who does not see it as an issue, contrary to what others might think.”
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Feel the buzz from publishing stories
Dawid explains how getting his coursework published on JMU Journalism had a huge effect on his studies.
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How this website saved my degree
Gary reveals how working on the JMU Journalism site transformed his attitude towards university.
