Conversing with the Professionals

Students gathered into the Sawyer auditorium at Texas Southern University on October 24, 2019. Everyone came to the listen a panel combined of professors and alumni. They were there to share knowledge on what is needed to succeed in the field of communications.

The beauty of my Hbcu is that there is always an event for the students benefit. As student I want to feel important to my leaders and that my future matters to them. Therefore providing the opportunity and space outside of the classroom for students to gain knowledge is appreciated.

Everyone's journey is different but the goal is common. A panel of six professionals shared their views and personal experience on how they became successful in the music and communication field.

The importance of prioritizing and studying all angles of your career choice was heavily expressed by Professor Williams. Knowing the science behind the business will lead to preventing the need to have someone else do the work for you. Williams shared how he studied law and music. Gaining degrees in multiple fields allowed him be top choice of his prospects because he offers the full package.

There was plenty of valuable advice to take away from this event. As a college student it is a challenge to balance finances. Investing in yourself is just as important as doing the work. Having better equipment to get better results is beneficial to the big picture. As well as spending a little extra to get things done the right way. Networking within all departments related to your career of choice will aid in the subjects not included in your curriculum. When trying to succeed in a field where today it is required to be a triple threat learning something new everyday should be a goal.