Although Averi Caldwell already has a degree in journalism and significant experience in the field, she feels like she is making up for lost time in graduate school.
“I really like it,” Caldwell said, “Not only is it giving me a chance to get two years of my college experience back, but I have more time to gather skills I would like for the industry.”
As a graduate student of the University of Georgia, Caldwell is pursuing a master’s degree in the field of communications, and this opportunity has remained extremely important to her. One of the reasons she values this experience is because during her own undergraduate experience, she was forced to go online for two years due to the widespread COVID pandemic Her master’s program is helping make up for the lost time.
“There’s a whole other group of people that you’re able to communicate with, which is extremely helpful in an industry that requires communication,” she said.
Impressively, Caldwell knows both English and Spanish, which is helpful in the world of journalism. However, Caldwell’s achievements extend far beyond the world of language. Going from a small-town to a large institution, she learned to adapt to her new environment.
“I love it, while I love the people that I met growing up, I definitely enjoy a faster paced life,” she said.
By attending the University of Georgia, Caldwell spent time at a University that was more than double the size of her hometown, placing her in a much bigger environment than what she was used to. Despite this, Caldwell was able to excel contributing to various school publications like The Red and Black, as well as Columns, the school’s online paper for faculty and staff. In addition, she made contributions to other publications, like The Atlanta Journal Constitution and InfUSion, showcasing her adversity in situations that might petrify some.
Caldwell thinks journalism is an important part of society, which is one reason why she feels she is making a positive impact. “It’s good for a country to have informed citizens, and that includes being informed of what kind of media they’re consuming.”
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