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How do I pursue multiple disciplines in college without getting burnt out?
Im a senior going to U of M to get a bachelors in education. Beyond teaching I also want to pursue classes in journalism and hopefully pick up an educational beat in a press company.
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Hey Willow. Taking on multiple fields of study in college is bold and can be very rewarding, but it's important to avoid getting overwhelmed. Here’s how:
- Smart Course Choices: Instead of taking too many classes from each field every semester, try focusing on one area at a time. For instance, take more classes in one subject one semester and switch to the other the next.
- Find Common Ground: Look for classes that connect your chosen fields. This lets you explore both areas while keeping your workload manageable.
- Manage Your Time Well: Create a realistic schedule that gives you enough time for studying, attending classes, and joining activities. Prioritize your tasks and try not to delay things.
- Ask for Help: Don’t be afraid to talk to academic advisors, teachers, or mentors for advice and support. They can offer useful tips and help you stay focused.
- Take Care of Yourself: Make sure to do activities that help you relax and recharge, like exercising, enjoying hobbies, hanging out with friends, or just taking breaks.
- Set Realistic Goals: Understand that studying multiple fields will be tough. Set goals you can reach and celebrate your successes along the way.
- Consider Combined Programs: Many schools offer combined majors or the chance to do a major with a minor. These programs can guide you in studying across different fields.
Good luck!
- Smart Course Choices: Instead of taking too many classes from each field every semester, try focusing on one area at a time. For instance, take more classes in one subject one semester and switch to the other the next.
- Find Common Ground: Look for classes that connect your chosen fields. This lets you explore both areas while keeping your workload manageable.
- Manage Your Time Well: Create a realistic schedule that gives you enough time for studying, attending classes, and joining activities. Prioritize your tasks and try not to delay things.
- Ask for Help: Don’t be afraid to talk to academic advisors, teachers, or mentors for advice and support. They can offer useful tips and help you stay focused.
- Take Care of Yourself: Make sure to do activities that help you relax and recharge, like exercising, enjoying hobbies, hanging out with friends, or just taking breaks.
- Set Realistic Goals: Understand that studying multiple fields will be tough. Set goals you can reach and celebrate your successes along the way.
- Consider Combined Programs: Many schools offer combined majors or the chance to do a major with a minor. These programs can guide you in studying across different fields.
Good luck!
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Willow !
It is my advice to never anticipate "burn out" when planning your college experience. Your ambition is admirable, but you will need more information on this.
In order to teach (you didn't mention what level), you will need a Bachelors Degree in Education and then go for your Masters Degree. The Masters Program you choose will let you know what to obtain your major in and what credentials or subjects you need to take. This is very early on to be worried about that. Focus on your Bachelors Degree for now.
You will not need a degree or even a minor in Journalism in order to contribute articles or write about education. You will need to be an expert in Education. The newspapers do not look for people that specialize in one subject, they usually assign someone that's there full time a column, someone in the side specialty of sports, politics or local news. You or anyone can submit opinion pieces to any newspaper. A special column is usually given to a journalist that has a large following. Newspapers usually hire journalists to write a variety of types of articles. It's based on what the newspaper needs. There are however professional journals that Educators can have articles and research published in.
Some of the Journals you can explore are the American Educational Research Journal, Journal of Teacher Education, Journal of Education for Teaching and CBE Life Sciences Education which is more geared to life science education. You do not have to be a Journalist in order to write for these Journals. You'd have to be an Educator that has a lot of experience and does research.
So there is absolutely no need to pre-think or worry about "burn out". Focus on your study for Education and you may have opportunities as an Education student to work on projects and contribute to school media or write content for websites.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best ! Think positive and be well informed about this. You don't have to major or minor in everything you like to do !
It is my advice to never anticipate "burn out" when planning your college experience. Your ambition is admirable, but you will need more information on this.
In order to teach (you didn't mention what level), you will need a Bachelors Degree in Education and then go for your Masters Degree. The Masters Program you choose will let you know what to obtain your major in and what credentials or subjects you need to take. This is very early on to be worried about that. Focus on your Bachelors Degree for now.
You will not need a degree or even a minor in Journalism in order to contribute articles or write about education. You will need to be an expert in Education. The newspapers do not look for people that specialize in one subject, they usually assign someone that's there full time a column, someone in the side specialty of sports, politics or local news. You or anyone can submit opinion pieces to any newspaper. A special column is usually given to a journalist that has a large following. Newspapers usually hire journalists to write a variety of types of articles. It's based on what the newspaper needs. There are however professional journals that Educators can have articles and research published in.
Some of the Journals you can explore are the American Educational Research Journal, Journal of Teacher Education, Journal of Education for Teaching and CBE Life Sciences Education which is more geared to life science education. You do not have to be a Journalist in order to write for these Journals. You'd have to be an Educator that has a lot of experience and does research.
So there is absolutely no need to pre-think or worry about "burn out". Focus on your study for Education and you may have opportunities as an Education student to work on projects and contribute to school media or write content for websites.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best ! Think positive and be well informed about this. You don't have to major or minor in everything you like to do !