An interview with Heather Callahan who attended a Communications program at City College, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

What program did you study?

I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications.

What is your current career?

I am a writer for a sports publication.

Describe a typical day in your current career?

I am on the road frequently, and I am a writer and editor of my own column for a magazine and online Nascar publication.

How did your training help you get into this career?

Without my degree I would not be able to write for this particular company, nor travel, meet new people, or do any of the things I am currently doing.

How would things be different for you if you hadn’t received this training?

I would not be where I am in my life.

Were you happy with the training that you received?

Yes and Florida was absolutely beautiful. My education is the main reason I am where I am today.

How long was the program?

4 years.

What was your favorite class and why was it your favorite?

The classes that weren’t math or science. I have always been a writer at heart.

What did you take from the program that you use in your everyday job tasks?

I am a writer. Everything I learned in college has some length of affect on my daily life.

What was the most important class/lesson from the program?

Different writing styles, learning what mine was, and becoming comfortable with it was the most important.

Did you receive any financial aid or scholarships?

I worked part time, and I had several different student loans, as an out of state student expenses were higher for me.

Did you go to school on a full-time or part-time basis?

Full time.

Would you recommend this school to someone else? Why or why not?

Yes, I am where I am today due to those professors at City College, and from other classes and seminars, I tell everyone I can about my experience there.

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