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Journalism

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  • #62
    Sindy1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭Sindy1990


    Well that's 2 years more experience than I have! lol!

    Yeah it should be good alright!!! Bit nervous though for some reason!


  • #63
    Choc123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭Choc123


    monument wrote: »
    POP QUIZ: Are all of you doing the BA? And are you just coming from the leaving cert? And do you have any experience already? (don't be afraid if you don't, you're only starting off)

    I'm entering the course as a mature student (in my case, read: my leaving cert points were a lot lower than yours :o) just after completing the journalism HND at BCFE.



    I know exactly what you mean, I could never see my self reviewing music or film full time. But, then again, I don't like writing reviews of any kind much.

    I really have had the minimum of experience,was asked to write for RTE.ie during the General Election and write for a very amateurish magazine as a columist.
    Cool a mature student,,is there many mature students in our course?Just because you're mature,doesn't mean you cant socialise with us teenagers ..:D


  • #64
    Paddy-Megans-Lo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 129 ✭✭Paddy-Megans-Lo


    Ah bitta nerves never hurt any one....everyone will be a bit nervous but most of us are all in the same boat - not knowing many people or knowing anyone at all.... All part of the experience these days :)


  • #65
    Sindy1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭Sindy1990


    Yep! Should be exciting! Wonder what to wear.....haha!!!lol! :P


  • #66
    Paddy-Megans-Lo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 129 ✭✭Paddy-Megans-Lo


    I certainly won't be dressing to impress during college ... couldn't be bothered! :pac:


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  • #67
    Sindy1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭Sindy1990


    eH NOOO me either! I have had the luxury of a uniform for the last 12 years...I havnt had to choose clothes in the morning in forever!


  • #68
    Paddy-Megans-Lo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 129 ✭✭Paddy-Megans-Lo


    :L:L Uniforms have their plus sides! So orientation ball is silver screen themed....freshers ball is superhero...and first night out is cowboy themed..


    all these costumes... :L


  • #69
    monument
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 14,122 Mod ✭✭✭✭monument


    Nobody should worry about not having experience when starting off. In the case of the BA you have three years to build up a bit of a portfolio.
    Paddy-Megans-Lo wrote: »
    Many magazines/papers aren't very motivated to publish articles from outsiders so its hard to find experience :(

    Freelancing can be and is normally hard at the start. More so until you build up relationships with editors. Keep trying, but expect to get not only rejected, but get silent rejections.

    You could compare it (really loosely) to trying to chat somebody up in a busy, noisy nightclub while the target person is out with a bunch of friends and a few strangers are already trying to chat them up as well.

    (Err... I'm guessing I'm going to get strange looks next time I meet any editor)

    Here's a few links from boards.ie and elsewhere about freelancing...

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055295755
    http://www.adammaguire.com/blog/2008/05/26/having-patience-when-pitching/
    http://www.londonfreelance.org/

    And there's no need to feel like everybody needs to dive in right now. Wait till you get settled in the course and take advice of lectures who have worked in the trade etc.
    Choc123 wrote: »
    Cool a mature student,,is there many mature students in our course?

    I don't know, but I'm guessing I'll be in the minority.


  • #70
    Paddy-Megans-Lo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 129 ✭✭Paddy-Megans-Lo


    Haha nice simile there!! Very very true, same can be said when applying for jobs. Not even a basic human response is given...

    Thanks for the links! Really helpful!
    Yeah the whole gaining experience thing isn't really about me trying to get ahead in the course... Just something I want to to do for myself, you know? :)


  • #71
    cviewarts
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭cviewarts


    Paddy I'm only making the link now but I was talking to you on Bebo a few months ago about journalism in DCU.. Im from Drogheda too..
    Sorry for the delayed reaction on my part!


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  • #72
    Sindy1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭Sindy1990


    Paddy-Megans-Lo wrote: »
    :L:L Uniforms have their plus sides! So orientation ball is silver screen themed....freshers ball is superhero...and first night out is cowboy themed..


    all these costumes... :L

    Ok are you telling me I have to dress up like a movie star and a super hero? Do we bring dates to the balls like our debs?

    Thanks for those links, that's brilliant!


  • #73
    Paddy-Megans-Lo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 129 ✭✭Paddy-Megans-Lo


    Sindy1990 wrote: »
    Ok are you telling me I have to dress up like a movie star and a super hero? Do we bring dates to the balls like our debs?

    Thanks for those links, that's brilliant!


    Yup....not sure about the silver screen thing... Gonna be hard to think up an original costume but i'm sure it will be class!
    Im gonna be robin for the superhero thing! :):)


  • #74
    Choc123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭Choc123


    Aw the excitement of starting,cant wait..journalism students surely are the soundest :D
    I take it silver screen is lyk.. actors/tresses..lyk celebs? excuse my stupidity..
    need to get a costume 4 freshers....wanna be original and had thought about Robin but some chaps gone and stole my idea..cheers Paddy :D


  • #75
    Sindy1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭Sindy1990


    Maybe Catwoman for me? Dunno tho!! I'm broke so trying to go should be interesting!

    Do we bring dates?


  • #76
    Choc123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭Choc123


    for freshers ball we can bring friends/dates from a different college Sinead but for orientation ball think we go as lone rangers ha.
    Think ill be goin as a lone ranger 4 freshers as well:(
    ha.


  • #77
    Sindy1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭Sindy1990


    Ah ok I see!


  • #78
    Sindy1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭Sindy1990


    I've a question, probably a stupid one, but what's the difference between a lecture and a seminar?:p


  • #79
    sarah_w
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭sarah_w


    Ok im joining in this conversation too! Don't want to be out of the loop!:)

    Starting Journalism too on Wed, can't wait!! :p


  • #80
    Paddy-Megans-Lo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 129 ✭✭Paddy-Megans-Lo


    Anytime you want me to steal an idea, im there for ya buddy! ;) haha

    Emm i think your able to get an extra ticket for someone but its pretty much first come first served so... i'd say its just students themselves going like..


  • #81
    StanDunneCV
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭StanDunneCV


    Hi guys,
    Great to see everybody is so enthusiastic about the start of journalism, god I wish i could go back to the start! don't worry too much about different things just go with the flow, you'll all be fine!
    Im Stan, the Editor of the college rag - the College View. We are really upgrading the paper this year. It had previously become a bit dull so we are putting a bit of life into it and that is why the incoming first years are very important. Please come and get involved, you will find us all very approacable and myself and one of the team, prob Dawn who was on here before, will be visiting one of your classes in week one. Il be sending out an email in any case. There will be something in there for everyone and if you have any ideas or anything at all just give me a shout on thecollegevieweditor@gmail.com.
    Cant wait to see you all for a pint over the coming week! You'll have a blast.
    Take care
    Stan


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  • #82
    Paddy-Megans-Lo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 129 ✭✭Paddy-Megans-Lo


    StanDunneCV wrote: »
    Hi guys,
    Great to see everybody is so enthusiastic about the start of journalism, god I wish i could go back to the start! don't worry too much about different things just go with the flow, you'll all be fine!
    Im Stan, the Editor of the college rag - the College View. We are really upgrading the paper this year. It had previously become a bit dull so we are putting a bit of life into it and that is why the incoming first years are very important. Please come and get involved, you will find us all very approacable and myself and one of the team, prob Dawn who was on here before, will be visiting one of your classes in week one. Il be sending out an email in any case. There will be something in there for everyone and if you have any ideas or anything at all just give me a shout on thecollegevieweditor@gmail.com.
    Cant wait to see you all for a pint over the coming week! You'll have a blast.
    Take care
    Stan


    can't wait to get involved! :)


  • #83
    sarah_w
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭sarah_w


    can't wait to get involved too! :D


  • #84
    sarah_w
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭sarah_w


    By the by, does anyone know eachother doing Journalism?!! Or will we all be as confused and lonely on the first day?!! :p


  • #85
    Paddy-Megans-Lo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 129 ✭✭Paddy-Megans-Lo


    We only know each other from here really... And the DCU freshers group!


  • #86
    sarah_w
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭sarah_w


    Ah, thats better than not knowing eachother at all! :D


  • #87
    Paddy-Megans-Lo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 129 ✭✭Paddy-Megans-Lo


    Yeah so far i know a :
    • Ross
    • Niall
    • Me(Paddy)
    • Sinead
    • Sarah
    • Meghan
    :D


  • #88
    Sindy1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭Sindy1990


    Hey Sarah! Join the ever expanding group! Nope I know no one bar who I met on here! All in the same boat really!


  • #89
    Sindy1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭Sindy1990


    StanDunneCV wrote: »
    Hi guys,
    Great to see everybody is so enthusiastic about the start of journalism, god I wish i could go back to the start! don't worry too much about different things just go with the flow, you'll all be fine!
    Im Stan, the Editor of the college rag - the College View. We are really upgrading the paper this year. It had previously become a bit dull so we are putting a bit of life into it and that is why the incoming first years are very important. Please come and get involved, you will find us all very approacable and myself and one of the team, prob Dawn who was on here before, will be visiting one of your classes in week one. Il be sending out an email in any case. There will be something in there for everyone and if you have any ideas or anything at all just give me a shout on thecollegevieweditor@gmail.com.
    Cant wait to see you all for a pint over the coming week! You'll have a blast.
    Take care
    Stan

    Thanks, getting so excited now!!!:D


  • #90
    sarah_w
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭sarah_w


    Wheres everyone from?! I'd love to say I was from somewhere very exotic, but unfortunatly, I live bout 20 mins away from DCU.... :)
    Did a Journalism course last year in Dun Laoghaire and LOVED it, so I'm excited about getting into the good stuff! :D I have high hopes for DCU!!!


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  • #91
    Sindy1990
    Closed Accounts Posts: 54 ✭✭Sindy1990


    I'm from Clontarf so just down the road as well! Aww that sound great. I have no real experience at this I'm afraid!


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