Adjusting to a new living arrangement and different routine can sometimes be stressful and very difficult, especially for many of MIPA’s campers. The first thing that I had trouble dealing with was the dorms. My roommate and I struggled to find our room. We were under the incorrect impression that our room was supposed to start with an ‘M," causing us to stomp up and down … [Read more...] about Commentary: Dealing with dorm life
Workshop directors, staff discuss excitement for week’s activities
While nearly 400 student journalists convened on Michigan State's campus for the 2012 MIPA summer journalism workshops, they weren't the only ones who said they were excited about the experience. “I’m thrilled with the weather,” said Office Director Sunshine Weber, as she sat in an air conditioned office, sunlight flowing in from an opened window. “Normally it’s very hot, so … [Read more...] about Workshop directors, staff discuss excitement for week’s activities
MIPA directors embrace new roles
Back in his school days, MIPA workshop director Chad Sanders was on the path of an English major, not journalism. It was during a teaching interview that he said he found his true calling. It only took one question: “Can you teach newspaper?” Being on the English major track, he knew he didn’t know how to teach newspaper, so, logically, he responded, “Heck, yes.” He then ran to … [Read more...] about MIPA directors embrace new roles
Commentary: Workshops directors discuss how they like to relax
When class gets out and we’re finally allowed a few minutes of relaxation, what do you do first? Do you hang out with your friends by the volleyball court? Do you read in your free time? Or maybe you just slip away to your dorm for a half-hour nap. As for the MIPA workshops staff, they have very little downtime during this week, if any. So when they go home next week, what … [Read more...] about Commentary: Workshops directors discuss how they like to relax
Journalism: useful to more than just journalists
If you pull aside the students at MIPA journalism camp, you would find that not all of them are on the obvious career path you would expect. Many students found here are not aspiring journalists, but aspiring political scientists, veterinarians, and even chemical engineers. Shocking, right? But when you look into it, it’s really not such a surprising revelation. Breaking … [Read more...] about Journalism: useful to more than just journalists