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“I like doing work around mental well-being, climate change, corporate social advocacy or any sort of research focused on prosocial health and environmental outcomes. Since I was really young, I have been very passionate about doing things that can have a positive impact on the world. Through research like this, I have the opportunity to do that.”

Being a student in Grady College was one of the best experiences of my life. I remember the day I found out I was being admitted to the school. It was a day filled with joy and acknowledgment of a lot of hard work I had put in after experiencing some struggles to adjust to college life and academia during my freshman year.

“The biggest piece of advice I can offer is this: NETWORKING is everything. Take advantage of all the networking opportunities Grady provides. From panels and “Ask Me Anything” events to workshops, make it a priority to attend as many of these as you can. Connect with alumni, learn from their experiences and make an effort to stay in touch.”

“News literacy has always been important, but today’s media landscape necessitates a special emphasis,” said Lough, who teaches courses included in the certificate. “The thing I love about our certificate program is that it is campus wide. So far, I have had students from several majors, including social studies education, criminal justice and international affairs.”

More than any single piece of advice, I remember learning . . . that what seemed impossible was always, in fact, achievable.

Grady cemented a hustler, deadline-driven foundation in me that has carried me through every chapter of my career, from news to public relations to marketing. It has become my secret weapon, and it started the basement of Grady.

When I first came to the University of Georgia, there was no other option for me other than journalism. I knew that this major would give me everything I needed to spend my life telling stories while forging my own. During my time in undergrad, I have traveled the world in pursuit of these stories. From Paris, Prague, Minneapolis, Kentucky and the Classic City herself, my journalism major has taken me to places I never knew I wanted to be. Through this major, I have learned so much about myself, not only as a journalist and storyteller, but as a person.

“Students learn the most when they’re passionate about what they’re learning,” Musgrove says. “That’s why I like a giving them a lot of choices, especially near the end of their final project. It’s about tapping into their creative passion.”

“My CURO experience has been one of the most transformative parts of my time at UGA. I entered the world of qualitative research with no prior experience, but under the guidance of a thoughtful and supportive mentor, I’ve grown tremendously. Beyond the technical skills I’ve gained, what I value most is the genuine mentorship I’ve received — having someone who not only teaches me research but also looks out for me as a person. That kind of support means the world, and I’ll carry it with me long after my time in CURO ends.”