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So, technically, I was a Communications major with a focus on Film and Media Productions. Then, in 2016, they restructured the entire department, eliminating the focus and unifying it under "Communication" with an 's.' Regardless, the programs were straightforward, usually involving a couple of essays and video projects. I happened to be one of the first students to graduate under the "Agenda" program, a newly introduced initiative aimed at preparing communication graduates for the real world. As part of this... Read More program, we created a documentary film about the production of the COMM Department's semester play. The hours were incredibly demanding, and most people didn't have the time to contribute much to the film or the editing process. It got so intense that one student even slept in the labs. Despite feeling somewhat accomplished that we successfully completed the film, which played a role in shaping the COMM Department to what it is today, I struggled when it came to writing my resume. I had very little to put down, aside from work-study and volunteer hours. I eventually moved to Texas in the hopes of finding at least a 9-5 job, although my dream was to work at the local news station or make it to Hollywood. To this day, ABC Disney won't hire me, yet they readily hire other college students who didn't even major in communications. From January 2017 to September 2017, I was unemployed, and I ultimately enlisted because I needed the money to pay off my student loans. I reached out to a new professor in the department for help in finding work, and he advised me to create a profile on a job search website. I couldn't help but feel frustrated that these professors were urging students to be part of the program without seeming concerned that some of their graduates were struggling to find employment. I strongly advise against pursuing a communication major, especially at this school, unless you have significant financial resources, prior camera experience, a network of friends who share your interests and goals, and access to necessary equipment. My projects often fell short of my creative aspirations, and I rarely had the opportunity to tell the stories I truly wanted to tell.