Student Profiles - Sihang Zhang, ‘09

Major:

Journalism (photojournalism concentration)

Best part of CMU’s journalism program:

“The professors are all experienced professionals from different journalism fields. They care about students, and are willing to help every student to achieve their goals and their dreams.”

Involved in:

  • Central Michigan Life
    • Senior Staff Photographer
  • Central Press Photographers Association
  • Global Scholars Scholarship Recipient 2006-2009

Biggest accomplishment at CMU:

“I realized that I am willing to take any risks for seeking the truth after I knocked on the first random door in a trailer park to seek my potential muse of a photo story about poverty for one of my photo classes. I know there are more doors to knock on in the future, but there is nothing to be afraid of.”

What you do to be competitive your field:

“I always listen carefully to my subjects’ voices as well as their hearts.”

Dream career:

“I want be a strong visual storyteller.”

Suggestion to students interested in the journalism program:

“Trust yourself and your professors. Don’t be afraid to think bold!”