#LifeasaJStudent Blog

SOJC students showcase what it's like to be a student with personal stories about their experiential learning adventures in their own words, photos, and videos.

UO School of Journalism and Communication Allen Hall Media Team
How I started a student-run multimedia agency in Allen Hall
Story and photos by Vicky ConroyFrom the moment I stepped foot in Allen Hall in 2016, I knew I wanted to take advantage of all the opportunities offered there. The UO School of Journalism and Communication has over 30 student organizations, each with its own focus. I saw many of my passions reflected in them and had even joined a few. But I felt there was something missing.
Listeners podcast being recorded with Jeff Collet
The story that changed the direction of the Listeners Podcast
Story by Jack Fisher and Patty Torchia Photos by Jeff Collet
Bryan Rodriguez
7 things to expect as an advertising major
Bryan Rodriguez holding the SOJC banner on graduation day.Story by Bryan RodriguezPhoto by Connor Reardon“What is your major?”
Randy newnham
Life as a nontraditional J-student
Story by Randy NewnhamPhotos by Cheyenne ThorpeMy name is Randy, and I am a nontraditional student majoring in public relations. The first time I took a class at the University of Oregon was the summer of 1997, a full 21 years ago.
Oxford fellowship students
Working for human rights on an Oxford fellowship
Post by Srushti KamatPhotos courtesy of Srushti KamatYou’ve probably heard about human rights organizations, but do you know what they do? What constitutes a “human right”? What do people who work in the human rights field do? How can you get involved?
View of Paris from a boat ride down the Seine
4 tips for making the most of your study-abroad experience
Story and photos by Bella BarilatiMy desire to study abroad was so strong, I built my college experience around making that happen — right down to my university choice.
Students outside at Hoodoo Ski area
The story of a river
Editor’s note: This student blog post is the third in a series of three written by UO School of Journalism and Communication and environmental studies students who attended a special field trip with Dennis Dimick in April. Dimick, former picture and environment editor for National Geographic and founder of Eyes on Earth, visited the SOJC to deliver the school’s 2018 combined Robert and Mabel Ruhl and Richard W.