Mass Communications with Jayla

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Let’s hear from Jayla, who goes by Jai Mack. She’s a junior mass communications major who’s getting hands-on experience in traditional and digital media technology as a student ambassador and content creator for the football team. Shaw University is preparing the next generation of storytellers and positioning them for success in the workplace. Jai Mack, tell us more about your journey.

– Thanks, Desi, for the introduction. Hey, everyone. Ever since I was a little girl, I always knew I wanted to go to an HBCU. With my family being HBCU alumni, I got a firsthand experience on what the HBCU life was about. After some tough decisions, I decided to attend the Shaw University. I came to Shaw University with the offer to play on the women’s soccer team. Sadly, that didn’t go as planned. And I didn’t know what my life would be like without being the athlete. But after I took my first course in the mass communications department, I started to enjoy school more than ever before. All the students in the mass communications department are amazing, and we challenge each other to be better. Being in small classrooms and getting to work one-on-one with your professors has helped me succeed a lot in my studies. I’ve gained skills in reporting, writing, content creation, and media management, but by far my favorite part is the networking. I even got an internship at ESPN. Another one of my favorite things about going to Shaw is how everyone on campus is like a big family. We all support and bond with each other, whether that’s attending sports games, church chats, pageants, or campus events. Being a mass comm major, you won’t just learn about it at Shaw University, you’ll get a chance to get hands-on experience. I never imagined I’d be able to build my portfolio so quickly by being a content creator for the football team, a student ambassador, or a runner-up in the pageant. Shaw has made me feel fully confident that I’ll succeed in my career after my studies. Well, that’s my story. I hope y’all enjoyed it. Back to you, Desi.

– Jai Mack, congratulations on your amazing internship. What a great opportunity to learn, grow, develop new skills, and gain hands-on experience while you’re a student. Thanks so much for sharing an important story about perseverance and pursuing your dreams. Keep up the good work.