So what are classes really like?
September 22, 2009 
So I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about classes in general here at Quincy, but what about your specific communication classes? Like all the classes at QU, the class size is pretty small. This is good or bad depending on how you look at it. It’s great because your teachers are always there to answer your questions and most classes are very interactive. It’s not so great when you try to take a nap in a class of ten or fifteen or skip class; teachers notice.
As a communications student, you are going to write a lot in a lot of your classes. It’s sometimes not the most fun in the world, but if you look past the writing something ridiculous on a fake story, you really are going to pick up a bunch of skills that you will use in real life. Most of the stuff you do in class is applicable in a real life job situation, unlike that complex algebra and calculus.
I highly recommend that you actually get to know your teachers and don’t just sit silently in the back. Everyone is great about answering questions and most are more than willing to hold discussions about topics that you aren’t understanding or you don’t necessarily agree with. Plus, if you really are struggling with the class and you are on good terms with your teacher, they know this early on and they can help put you back on course.
Most of all enjoy your classes. Pick electives that you really like and in your required classes bring up relevent topics that you are interested in or want to learn more about.
So you’re thinking about QU…
September 10, 2009 
So if you’re reading my blog there’s several possible options of how you got here:
-You’re a perspective student and interested in the school and communications (Come check it out- you’ll love it)
- You’re already a student and Dr. John is making you look at this in class
If you don’t fit in any of those categories welcome anyways! I’m going to try and keep this blog pretty well updated but please read the previous entries by Colleen, her blogs are full of great information and fun to read. So here’s a little about the program. If you know you want to be a Com major try to get set up with an advisor in the department as soon as possible, I can’t recommend a particular one because they are all great and are good at getting you the schedule that you want and that will help you graduate right on time. So I’m sure I’ll go into more details about everything in later blogs but here are some com student basics I think you should know:
- Start with the Falcon early. It’s a great way to meet upper classmen com majors and it is required. If you find out you like it, you can try to work your way up to editor.
-You will hear about internships ALL THE TIME. Dr. John LOVES them. And seriously, take advantage of them. Its great to have work experience and most of them are paid.
-You are gonna do a LOT of writing. If you hate writing, it’s gonna be a tough 4 years.
-There are a a lot of clubs and opportunities for com students. Take them, they will be useful for you. You’ll meet other com students and be the first to hear about upcoming opp0rtunties.
There will be plenty more to come here, so come back and feel free to leave comments or topics you want me to write about. I’d love some feedback!
