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Student<\/strong>: Sydney McNiff<\/span>
\n<\/span>Major<\/strong>: Communication Studies<\/span>
\nHometown<\/strong>: Austin, Texas<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What drew you to Texas Christian University?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>Growing up, a family friend of <\/span>ours<\/span> was the president of a <\/span>TCU <\/span>sorority. Since I was a kid, I was consistently reminded of how much I loved the campus and the people.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How did you know TCU was the perfect fit for you?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>In high school I toured TCU, and not only that — it was the only school I toured. During my short time <\/span>there,<\/span> I absolutely fell in love with the infectious TCU culture and spirit that so many describe<\/span>d<\/span>. I applied early decision.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What made you decide <\/span><\/b>on a <\/span><\/b>communication studies<\/span><\/b> major<\/span><\/b>?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>Initially I was a pre-business major. Adamant on getting out into the workforce, the <\/span>rigid<\/span> curriculum<\/span> of <\/span>the<\/span> Neeley School of Business did not sit well with my eagerness. I was <\/span>soon encouraged by one of TCU\u2019s staff advisors to change my area of focus to communication studies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What made you stay?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>Many people join a major for a particular reason, but for me, the most valuable reason is why they stay. For me, Dr. Paul <\/span>Schrodt<\/span> and Dr. Andrew Ledbetter were the reasons I stayed. My professors made the topics interesting, allowing me to stay motivated and become more immersed in the subjects.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What motivates you to go to class each morning?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>Getting to see my classmates every day is incredibly valuable to me. I have been able to make genuine connections within the college. They are all going through the same things and tackling the same subjects.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most valuable thing you think you have learned in your major?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>The ability to develop and strengthen the many intricacies of my character. Communicating effectively helps me in all aspects of life. You can use communication skills anywhere<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the biggest misconception about your major?<\/span><\/b>
\n<\/span>Communication studies can sometimes be seen as an easy major. However, there is no easy major in college. Professors teach you important skills anyone will need in the workplace or on a day-to-day basis.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for more information on the communication studies major.<\/p>\n

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