Plan for Bachelor's degree

When I came to SJSU, I was a transfer student from Contra Costa College in San Pablo. Arriving at San Jose, I chose to explore the Communication department. My main interest was Business, so I felt that a major in Communication Studies would come in handy in the business environment. After completing one semester of Comm courses, specifically Intercultural Communication, Self and Society, and Business/Professional Speaking, I was done with my practice (P) requirements for my degree.

After speaking with an adviser at the end of my first semester, I realized that I also need to complete my core requirements as well as inquiry (I) and foundation (F). As this semester draws to a close, I will have completed one of the foundation requirements and two of the core requirements. All that is left to do the next two semesters is to complete another foundation class, and two inquiry classes. On top of that, I have to do an Applied Activity for two semesters. Thankfully, I think I know what I will do for my Applied Activity already.


While completing a Comm Workshop, I talked to Professor Peck. She extended an offer to become a writing consultant because of the potential in my writing. This kind of work would count toward the completion of my Applied Activity too. As a writing consultant, I would work in the Comm lab in the HGH building helping students with their essay writing. I have previously worked as a private tutor, and I have always enjoyed helping others. Hopefully this opportunity will also improve my writing skills in addition to the students I will be assisting. I can't wait to get started!