When Michelle Ross graduated from Texas Christian University in 2018 with a double major in broadcast journalism and communication studies, she knew that the path ahead was not only full of promise, but also many unknowns. Despite her uncertainties, Ross felt confident that the Bob Schieffer School of Communication had prepared her with the skills to conquer anything.<\/p>\n
Soon after graduation, Ross landed a job as a multimedia journalist for KSN TV in Wichita, Kansas, where she tells peoples\u2019 stories five days a week. \u201cTCU prepared me very well for this job,\u201d she said. \u201cGoing into my first week of work I knew exactly what to expect from filming, interviewing people, writing and editing. There were no surprises when I came into work which was nice.\u201d<\/p>\n
The classes that helped her the most in her career were Communication Theory and Newscast. \u201cCommunication Theory helped me read people and communicate with them at ease. I believe communication is used in any job, so I\u2019m thankful that this class equipped me with much-needed skills,\u201d Ross said. \u201cMy Newscast class showed me what the work grind looks like when putting a story together. I loved how it was so hands-on and how it felt like a real reporter job.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her favorite part about her job is that she is immersed in a new community. \u201cI\u2019m lucky I don\u2019t have a job where I am stuck in a cubicle for eight hours,\u201d Ross said. \u201cInstead, I drive at least three hours a day to meet someone new and hear their story.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ross didn\u2019t plan to take on a journalism major. She came into college as a communication studies major and needed to pick up a minor. She had always been fascinated with radio and TV and decided to try journalism as a minor. Her professors saw her potential as she went through a couple of intro classes and suggested she pursue a major and see where it might go. She found that the blend of communication studies and journalism was perfect for her outgoing and friendly personality.<\/p>\n
I asked Ross if she could go back and redo college, what would she do differently? \u201cTo be honest, I loved my entire college experience at TCU and don\u2019t think I would change anything. I believe each success, failure, class and relationship shaped me into who I am today,\u201d she said. \u201cI believe I really got the most out of my college career because I was dedicated in the classroom, visited with my professors often and managed to over-involve myself in on-campus activities. I always tell people I went to the most beautiful school with the most beautiful, inspiring people. It felt like Disney World every day!\u201d<\/p>\n
Ross still keeps up with her professors and classmates from TCU. \u201cThe best part about TCU is the relationships made in the classroom. I still call and text my professors for help when I\u2019m lost or confused in the field. Also, I keep up with my classmates every day,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
In ten years, Ross hopes to still have a job where she is passionate enough to wake up every day with excitement. She wants to be proud of the place where she works and make a difference in this world. From ambitions of being the next \u201cEllen\u201d to being a news anchor in a big city, Ross knows she has big dreams to chase. \u201cAt 23 years old, I have no clue what my dream job is anymore, but I\u2019m confident TCU has given me all the skills needed to open a door for me wherever I choose.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":585,"template":"","class_list":["post-584","student_work","type-student_work","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","sw_category-featured","sw_category-journalism"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n