A degree in journalism...lol
Good morning. It's the morning after A-Level results day... Not to bore you with my anodyne anecdote but I remember refusing to go into school to collect my little brown envelope that Thursday morning in August – I hated the idea of it. Not that I was nervous; I just hated the idea of being judged on stuff I didn't really care too much about. I saw my A-levels as a necessary evil but they didn't define me. I did okay – the bare minimum; but I would have got into university one way or another regardless – it's not really the results they care about, it's those fees.
University, as fun as it was, did not prepare me for a career in journalism – even though it was a journalism degree! In the end I had to complete a dedicated – and accredited – six-month training course afterwards to gain actual qualifications – nothing to do with my three-year £4,000-a-year degree. My degree, on the whole, was pretty pointless.
University serves a purpose for a lot of careers, but there are so many it doesn't. I just wish I had better advice as an 18-year-old. I'm not saying my choices would have been different – I was 18 and not exactly the most mature but if you are sitting there worried about what's next, don't (easy said, I know). You have time on your side – it'll all fall into place.
Would I have studied journalism.....hahahahaha! I'm not so sure...
Headlines
Camlough residents concerned over proposed phone mast — armaghi.com
Aaron and Henry on a roll as they get set to open board game café
Long safety campaign yields results for residents along Lurgan’s Old Portadown Road
Killylea to host one of six ‘Last Saturday’ Royal Black demonstrations
Demolition of Germinal factory in Banbridge to alleviate anti-social behaviour concerns
Thieves target ‘elderly and vulnerable farmers’ in south Armagh
Armagh mum hails ‘earth-angels’ supporting her family as son (3) diagnosed with Leukaemia
Major investment and jobs for south Armagh with plans to build six industrial units
‘How much is a life worth?’ Over 70% of defibrillator funding rejected
Plans lodged for 14 new three-bedroom homes in Portadown
‘Big, bulk, value’ retailer Lynas Food Outlet to open at old Portadown B&M store
‘Stay strong’ message from rugby star as Armagh schoolboy Theo (11) fights leukaemia
Tony Hughes – a ‘man who touched many lives and achieved so much’
‘Awesome’ nurse tried to pay for A&E patient’s goods in shop when he had no cash
Land secured for new Portadown play park and construction of Gilford play park imminent
Hunt master whose hounds mauled cat and bit man’s finger ‘fled to England’
Revealed: Newry, Mourne and Down councillors paid almost £800,000 in allowances
Alleged drug dealers accused of dealing ‘full spectrum of illegal drugs’ following Armagh raid
Strike Action
Council mindful of rates burden but say ‘current industrial action is beyond its control’
Use £1 million council fund to help meet union demands say SDLP
Council strike to end in Mid Ulster after successful pay talks
In Pictures
In Pictures: 10th anniversary showcases stamina of Craigavon City Parkrun — armaghi.com
Jobs Profiled
Five minutes with... Gemma Dunwoody of Gerard Byrne Tyres — armaghjobs.com
Armagh Jobs...
Norbrook Laboratories are delighted to offer a variety of roles within their Newry facility.
Family run Mac Electrics are recruiting several Electricians and Electrical Subcontractors to work within the Dundalk and Cavan areas.
Health Food brand Linwoods require a Cleaner to join their team in Armagh.
What's On...
Saturday August 20, 2pm - Let the kids play detective as they help Scarecrow solve a mystery on Old MacDonald's Farm.
Friday August 26, 8pm - A highly acclaimed evening of jokes, stories and entertainment - Ireland: The Show brings the best of the Emerald Isle to Market Place Theatre.
Drink it in! Armagh Food & Cider Weekend returns this September — www.armaghi.com
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