What is the best way to prepare for a major in communications in college?

Great question. There are many avenues you can take with communications, so exploring the options and finding out what works best for you is important while in high school and even while in college. If you are interested in the Broadcast side of communications get involved with the newscast at your school or contact the local TV station and ask to shadow or intern. If you are interested more in the Print side of things, check out your schools newspaper, yearbook, or reach out to the paper in your community and again just give your time. The best way to make it in the world of communications is to network and get involved!

Interns are great opportunities to see the good and the bad of the communications world and determine what works best for you. Everyone in communications had a mentor or internship along the way, so reach out to a few people and see if they can help you by giving you a glimpse by shadowing or interning. Network and network!

Matteo, communications usually involves TV broadcasting, public relations, public speaking, journalism, and radio. I have a communications degree, and I can tell you that it is not helpful in the real world because I don't have a specialty. For example, if you want to work in radio, it is best to tailor your classes for radio. That way, when it is time for you to find a job, you can show that you were schooled in the subject of radio, as opposed to a general communication curriculum..