"College is about opening your mind, learning, discovering what you're passionate about, and pursuing it. There's no reason to be nervous about it."
"Write articles and get them published as early as you can."
Financial Research Journalist
"Due to my experience in freelancing, I developed strong communication, writing, editing, and interview skills, and those are all transferrable to many different professions and outlets."
"You have to be persistent, perceptive, a little more extroverted, and enjoy talking to people. You can't be afraid to pick up the phone."
"Always keep an ear out for contacts in your field."
"Take college as an opportunity to explore different interests because it's much harder to switch to pursuing something else in the working world."
Television Journalist for Business and Finance
"If you don't learn about the world, how are you going to cover the world as a journalist?"
"You can study any area as a journalist and they are all valuable."
"Never sit in any mode of transportation without talking to anybody. Talk to everyone."
"Be brave and have the courage to talk to people who intimidate you."
Author, Marketing PR Strategist, and Journalist
"It's kind of stressful working for yourself [such as freelancing or writing books]."
"Write for any newspaper or intern for any radio station––just get your name out there. Journalism is one of those jobs where you really learn everything on the job."
"Pursue your passions with a practical eye."
"Make sure to choose a career within your passions and interests."
