Megan Schmit Profile – Brandon Liu
Sophomore Megan Schmit is studying communications with a minor in journalism and art history at Wake Forest University. In the past year, Schmit has been more serious in considering a career in writing and editing for women’s fashion magazines and has chosen to take Journalism 270 to improve her skills and opportunities in this field.
Schmit has been interested in women’s fashion magazines since the age of 10 and from her exposure, she believes that fashion is something the world pays a lot of attention to. Some of Schmit’s favorite magazines include, Marie Claire, InStyle, and Vogue.
In the past, Schmit has written about sexual education disparities, the Oregon school schooting and recapped major changes on Wake Forest campus over the summer. Schmit believes these subjects are important and writes to encourage the public to be more informed about them.
Her articles can be found on hercampus.com.
From only a few classes, Schmit has already gained a greater understanding of journalism.
“I have a new appreciation for being extremely accurate, including where and who you get you’re information from, and making sure you’re titling everyone correctly.” Other skills that Schmit hopes to take from journalism are, the ability to analyze, and communicate effectively.
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