What students have to say:
"I have learned to become bolder when I am assigned a photo deadline. I now more readily approach people for their photographs."
"I liked the one-on-one help with our photos, class critiques, and the assignments themselves."
"I was a complete beginner so I definitely learned a lot from taking notes and having a lot of time to practice."
"The workshop refreshed my understanding of photojournalism and gave me more creative ways to help my school publications."
"I feel I learned how to cover sporting events in a way which has far more appeal to the reader, while remaining factual and to the point."
"I liked the small-group assignments; they taught us how to deal with deadlines and writing under pressure.""The workshop helped me realize the areas I need to improve in and how to do it."
"I learned a lot about how to design and ways to critique and perfect design. I also learned good management and bonding tactics for my staff."
"I understand more of the basic concepts of design, and forming a well-developed theme.""This was a great experience. I hope to come back next year."
"I learned a lot about aspects of journalism I was unfamiliar with, for example: design, layout and legal liabilities."
"I learned a lot of information about moving my school publication to a more professional level."
"This workshop gave me a better idea of how journalists work their magic. It gave me the inside scoop and helped me fall in love with journalism even more."
"It helped me with my interviewing skills, and to work on my independence."
"I think creating the staff manual was the best part of the workshop. It is something I can use in the future and pass on to my staff."
"It gave me great ideas to take back to my staff and helped me better understand the reporting/investigative aspect."
"I have learned so much in order to better prepare my staff in terms of design and efficiency."
"The TV News workshop opened my eyes to a new world of media."
"I liked the whole thing; it challenged me and taught me new things.""It taught me a lot about being a better photographer; both technically and ethically."
"I learned many different elements of composition and different picture-taking techniques."
"The best parts of the workshop were getting to go on photo assignments—the opportunity to be creative.""I really enjoyed learning new strategies (meeting deadlines especially) for leading the staff."
"I think this workshop will make me be more on track and actually know where to start."
"I learned how to better manage my staff, and I feel ready to handle adverse situations."
"It helped me know more of my rights and what my paper needs to improve on."
"I learned a lot of information that will help me write better and be a strong leader. I also collected a lot of good ideas for my paper."
"I learned more about the legalities involved in journalism and the power of the press and our rights under the first amendment."
"The best parts of the workshop were just being able to openly discuss issues—very relaxed class, having fun people share their ideas."
"The overall morale of the instructors and everyone involved was fantastic! And just being surrounded by people who are as passionate about journalism as I am really pushed me to try and stand out."
"I liked the fast-paced style of working and how we had lectures and discussions over everything. I have no questions about being able to lead my staff this year. I want to start immediately."
"This workshop taught me how to prepare to become the editor-in-chief of my paper. It gave me the time and atmosphere to create and improve a staff manual, helping me become better organized before the year begins."
"My passion for learning and desire to make a difference is completely rejuvenated—I have the tools I needed to be the best journalist out there."
"I really learned about how to catch readers’ eyes with ads."
"This workshop has taught me so many different tips on writing that I would have never learned in an English class."
"I discovered new tools for working with Photoshop and InDesign. Seeing newspapers from around the country also gave me ideas for my own paper’s design.""It helped me learn the computer aspect of producing a paper/magazine, which is obviously just as important as the writing aspect."
"I learned how to use InDesign and Photoshop to an amazing degree. I can design so much better."
"I have learned many general writing techniques, such as leads, finding the real story, focusing on a person rather than an event, etc. It has made me more comfortable in my writing as well."
"I feel that I can go back to my staff and propose ideas that I think are really great ideas that will better our staff and yearbook.""I learned how to handle the responsibility of being an editor while also balancing fun aspects into the publication room."
"The workshop ignited a deeper passion in me for journalism. My class and the lectures have inspired me to be a more active and passionate journalist."