Spring Break
Young journalists get a taste of college life
Grady hosts Academy
BRITTANY COFER
Issue date: 6/12/08 Section: News
"At this point we are where we don't have to promote the camp anymore. Now people are seeking out this camp," Dennis said.
The Academy plays a role in where many of the emerging journalists decide to attend college.
One of the main concerns expressed by students when deciding where to attend college is the fear of a large campus such as the University's. By coming to the camp, the students get a feel for the campus, and some of those fears subside, Guyton said.
"I never thought of going to school in-state, but now seeing how great Grady is I am thinking that I might," she said.
About one third of the students attending the Academy were granted a scholarship through the Georgia Scholastic Press Association. These scholarships are based on academic achievement, involvement in high school journalism and an expressed passion for journalism.
Additionally, more than one third of the participants this year are minorities, giving Grady College the opportunity to recruit some of the best minority journalism students in the Southeast.
The Academy plays a role in where many of the emerging journalists decide to attend college.
One of the main concerns expressed by students when deciding where to attend college is the fear of a large campus such as the University's. By coming to the camp, the students get a feel for the campus, and some of those fears subside, Guyton said.
"I never thought of going to school in-state, but now seeing how great Grady is I am thinking that I might," she said.
About one third of the students attending the Academy were granted a scholarship through the Georgia Scholastic Press Association. These scholarships are based on academic achievement, involvement in high school journalism and an expressed passion for journalism.
Additionally, more than one third of the participants this year are minorities, giving Grady College the opportunity to recruit some of the best minority journalism students in the Southeast.
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Lemonade Diet
posted 6/12/08 @ 10:35 PM EST
This is a great opportunity for high school students that are interested in journalism. With the economy the way it is, this is an extra edge to have while trying to get a job. (Continued…)
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