The start of any new school year means a new chapter in anyone’s life. People are going back to school to chase their dreams and find a way to better their careers and their lives. Felicia Harris will be one of the many who is starting a new school year at the University of Georgia.
Harris , 22, is starting her master’s program at the Grady School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She received her Bachelor of the Arts Degree in English from Columbus State University in the spring of 2010.
“I chose (Grady) because it was only two and a half hours away from home and it was consistently ranked among the top journalism schools in the nation. My concentration is journalism, so that helps.”
Many young people will seek schools that either help them stay near their home; or to help them explore new territories. Yet for Harris, remaining somewhat close to Columbus remains a very important aspect of her school choice.
“I have a son who is two and a half years old. He is living with his father, Craig, in Columbus right now. “
Harris still concentrates on the future. When asked what she intends to do after her time at school, relocation seemed to be a key factor. “I intend to move to one of the big publishing hubs in the world. New York, London, and Chicago are my top choices. That just seems to be where all of the work is and will continue to be.”
However, at a time when traditional newsprint is undergoing a dramatic change and the publishing centers of the world may move dramatically, Harris does remain skeptical about whether or not the online presence will destroy traditional print. “I do fell” Harris explained “that print may survive as a niche market. Print is simply more traditional, and I am old fashioned.” Additionally, Harris feels that there will always be others who follow her philosophy. “I have a feeling that someone will always want to grab a printed copy. You simply cannot take (an iPad or Kindle) into the bathroom to read with you!”
Despite her future plans, Harris is right now concentrating on the present. Part of the challenge, she explains, is getting into a routine to help her through the day. “I drink herbal tea every morning” she said “but the biggest part is the music. Up tempo rap gets me ‘amped up.’” Music, Harris stated, is simply something that helps her in general. “Music helps me transition between different things. I listen to ‘bedtime music’ before I go to sleep and ‘church music’ before I go to church. It puts me in a groove.”
The future is bright for many students. Harris is certainly no exception; her determination and her ideas will likely make her one of the standout students of journalism at UGA. At the very least, her recommendations of herbal tea and music to help start the day may help many students still seeking for a way to cope with the start of a new year.
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