TIPS FOR SURVIVING THE WORLD OF MASS COMMUNICATION

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Metro Manila, Philippines
9:10 AM

By Felix Joshua Gaddi
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Thinking of entering the colorful world of media practitioners? Are you somehow convinced that the road of Communication is the right path to take for your desired career in the near future? Then you're reading the right article! Here, we will be sharing helpful tips that would help the media practitioners of tomorrow 

COMMUNICATION IS KEY

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As a mass comm student, one must be fully aware that communication is essential in surviving this course. Extroverts thrive in this world. Flaunt your communication skills, connect with everyone, and speak your heart out. That is the key to success in the College of Comm.

 If you happen to be an Introvert though, don't fret. If you think you would fall instantly out of place here, the people right in front of you are willing to help. In fact, it is even better that you took this course to enhance your communication skills and free yourself from anxiety and barriers that block you from communicating with others. Remember, you are in safe hands.

FLAUNT WHAT YOU HAVE
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If you've been blessed with a God-given talent, flaunt it. Everyone has their own set of skills and talents, their own field of expertise. Don't be afraid to share those talents, it is meant to be shared in the first place! And if you are yet to discover the talent that you might posses, this course is perfect in helping out find who you are and where you truly excel in. You can learn how to sing, dance, and act through various workshops that aim to enhance and bring out that hidden talent. 

WARNING: SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
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Get ready to conserve as much energy as early as now, becuase you're going to need it. Being a Mass Comm student, it is inevitable to stay up all night, just to meet deadlines and do homework. You probably wont have free time anyway at school because those are reserved for rehearsing whatever production you'll be mounting. Solution? COFFEE, COFEE, and if it isn't enough MORE COFFEE.


BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE

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Thinking of buying that amazing Polo from Zara or watching that horror movie with your girl? I'D RATHER SAVE UP MY MONEY IF I WERE YOU. As a Mass Comm student, we'd be shelling out large amounts of money than most students ever do. We have to pay for the talents we hire, transportation expenses to go to desired shooting locations, not to mention the props and set expenses when mounting plays. Set aside your selfish desires for now and instead allot all that money for school purposes. Just imagine how your mom's going to be real proud of you when she finds out you now know how to budget your money. 


ACCEPT ALL FORMS OF CRITICISM

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Exerting all of your efforts to produce one heck of a good output... and then your professor scraps it with just the snap of their fingers. This is the harsh reality that we live in, and for a time, it cripples you and drains you, leaving you uninspired to do anything. But then you rise up and think of new and improved ideas, and it finally gets accepted. 

Do not dwell on the critic itself and let it affect your work. Completely accept it and use it as a fuel to do better and be better. We, as media practitioners, should be exposed from criticisms as early as possible so that we can get used to criticisms since those who are working professionally in the field of Mass Comm are criticized almost everyday.

GOD ABOVE ALL ELSE
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Above all that, prioritize and give glory to Our Lord God, always. Seek His guidance and thank Him for everything that He has given you, for never leaving your side and staying through the ups and downs in your life. Thank Him most especially for the unwavering Love that he gives to us ever so willingly, guiding us in life. 


Here's why you should choose mass comm as your course,  a video from youtube made by mass comm students themselves:

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We should also address the elephant in the room, the greatest misconception of all: "Mas Komportable sa Mass Com" which means "it's more comfortable in Mass Comm". BELIEVE ME, THAT IS SO WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS. If you are eyeing this course merely because of the "high assurance" in acquiring a diploma, back out now.  You'll be facing a ton of rejection, along with sleepless nights, and not to mention mounting a production of your own. Though all courses are hard in their own way, I can definitely say that Mass Comm is not for the faint of heart. It is not in any way easy.

But, if you look past the hardships and trials along the way, Mass Comm (in my opinion) is the most fulfilling course education has to offer. The scope of learning is so wide, you can apply what you've learned to almost any job out there.  Coming from someone who shifted courses twice now, I can truthfully say that I have found the right course for me and I am proud to be a Mass Comm student.

Do you find the tips listed below useful? Still think that Mass Communication is the right course for you? Share your own experiences and tips down the comment section if you have any! 




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