It's an age-old question. What's the future hold? For many college students, graduating later this month, this concern may feel like another weight on their shoulders, sitting on top of anxiety about the changes COVID has caused to their chosen career field. &nbsp; This episode of Be Connected focuses on questions many students ask themselves about their future and what career path to take. It was created by Caroline White, a journalism major in the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University.

Life Questions, Be Connected, Episode 36

When thinking about opportunities in life, people often mention the importance of ‘doors’ or walking through a ‘new door.’&nbsp; With a new year, people often look back at those doors they did or didn’t walk through, and the impact those decisions had on their lives. In today’s Be Connected episode, Dan O'Keefe focuses on a door, with a Gothic style arch above it, that's been the focus of much reminiscing in Johnston Hall, a building on the National Register of Historic places.

Bus vs. Building, Be Connected, Episode 27

Some inspiration for college students who don't know what to major in, and graduates who might not like the major they chose. It comes from Alumnus Joe Martinez who wanted to do something in the music industry and ended up as an expert in online advertising and marketing.&nbsp; He works from his home, travels around the world and has his own YouTube channel. Digital Media major, Maeve LeFevour talked to Joe about his career journey from DJ to PPC (Pay per Click) pro.

Alumni Spotlight, Joe Martinez, Be Connected, Episode 28

Students at Marquette University, and throughout the country, had a lot of changes to deal with when their courses went from being in person to all online, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How did they adjust? How well did their classes go? What are some lessons they've learned? This episode of Be Connected has responses to those questions from some students who attend the Diederich College of Communication. Many of the comments they made were in online discussions and other written comments they shared in their classes. Hear what they had to say about this experience.

COVID-19 Student Response

It's a busy time in the field of journalism these days with a variety of COVID-19 related stories being created and published through many different platforms. It can be overwhelming from a consumer point of view, and challenging for the journalists too. Marquette University alumna and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Jacqui Banaszynski, shared her words of wisdom with students and faculty in the Diederich College of Communication in the Spring 2020 semester. Zuzu (Zuhdia) Siam, a corporate communication major, has the story in this episode of Be Connected.

Journalism Alumni Spotlight, Jacqui Banaszynski, Be Connected, Episode 30

The field of sports broadcasting is highly competitive. Lots of people are vying for few positions. So, what can you do if you want to pursue this career in the future? Three Marquette University alumni offered their thoughts to students in the Diederich College of Communication. Brad Galli, a sports anchor at WXYZ TV in Detroit; Jen Lada, a reporter and host for ESPN and Sophia Minnaert, the primary Brewer’s sideline reporter on FOX Sports Wisconsin spoke at a Diederich Drop In on Teams. Zuzu (Zuhdia) Siam, a corporate communications major, has the details on this episode of Be Connected.

Sports Alumni Spotlight, Be Connected, Episode 31

Having a career in the entertainment industry is a dream job for many, but it’s a difficult field to break into. Marquette Alumnus Chris Marrs shares advice with students and some details of his journey to becoming an actor, writer and producer. Andres Isidoro, a senior majoring in Digital Media, has the story on this episode of Be Connected.

Alumni Spotlight, Chris Marrs, Be Connected, Episode 32

For college students, transferring to another university offers some challenges. The fall of 2020 is greeting Marquette University students with additional adjustments as students have to wear masks on campus and keep social distance. Also, instead of 96% of their classes being in person, only 61.2% are. There are some hybrid classes where the class meets in person and online, and there are also online only classes Three former transfer students have advice for current transfer students to help ease the transition. Zuzu Siam has the story for this episode of Be Connected.

Transfer Students, Be Connected, Episode 33

Having a career in sports and being a DJ are two difficult careers to break into. There are limited opportunities available and many young people want to pursue these entertainment-related positions. &nbsp; Yet, breaking into these fields is possible. Marquette University Alumna Ivy Awino is doing both in her role as Team DJ for the Dallas Maverick's.&nbsp; The Diederich College of Communication graduate shares her story and advice to students on this episode of Be Connected. Today's story was created by senior Will Scheuerman.

Alumni Spotlight, Ivy Awino, Be Connected, Episode 34

Studies have shown college students experience more anxiety and depression than the general population, and they are more prone to loneliness. Add COVID to the mix and there are even more challenges, especially when a student has to quarantine. Grace Dargiewicz, a junior majoring in Digital Media, found several students who shared their Marquette University quarantining stories on this episode of Be Connected.

Students Quarantine Experience, Be Connected, Episode 35

Sharing student-created stories from the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.