Student Profiles - Kim Walz, ’09
Majors:
Journalism (public relations concentration), Spanish
Minor:
History
Best part of CMU’s journalism program:
“The hands-on experience you receive in actually learning AP style and executing it inside and outside the classroom.”
Involved in:
- Grand Central online magazine
- Editor-in-chief, Fall 2008
- Arts and entertainment editor, Spring 2008
- Zeta Theta Pi
- Fundraising chair, 2007-2008
- Public Relations Student Society of America
- Parent’s Brunch committee member, 2007-2008
Biggest accomplishment at CMU:
“Pushing myself to the limit and taking on leadership roles in organizations that I am involved in. It has really helped me to grow as a person as well as improve my writing technique and communication skills.”
What she does to be competitive in her field:
“I have been reading more magazines, books and newspapers to learn from the best writers out there, and of course, writing.”
Dream career:
“To write for a magazine or do some freelance journalism and be a publicist.”
Suggestion to students interested in the journalism program:
“Knowledge really is power. Read as much as you can and don't be afraid to put yourself out there. The reason why most of us would like a career in journalism is because our outstanding sense of curiosity, so put it to good use and ask questions as often as you can.”
