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Subject:Re: Wannabe seeking professional input From:Tracy Boyington <tracy_boyington -at- OKVOTECH -dot- ORG> Date:Fri, 23 Oct 1998 11:29:06 -0500
> What I need from you, the pros, is your
> input as to which courses should be included in my course of study.
Many of the ads I see call for a degree in journalism, English, or
communications, so I'd add a few of those to the mix. And
technical/science classes that require report writing could help you
gather writing samples for your portfolio.
