Why GSPA

The Georgia Scholastic Press Association holds a yearly Journalism Academy during the summer at Grady College at the University of Georgia. With a variety of class choices (which include, but are not limited to, news writing, feature writing, and broadcasting) high school journalism students are able to choose a class which they are interested in. Throughout the week, they learn how to format newspapers  in order to make them more organized, or how to make their writing more clear and organized. Along with writing, students are able to explore Athens and the UGA campus. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication is a wonderful program which makes them an excellent location to hold this camp.

Why you should attend GSPA...

Attending the Georgia Journalism Academy is one of the best decisions I've made. It not only helped me expand my journalism skills, it also gave me a look into college life. Being out on campus, doing interviews and looking for stories, gave us a look into a real journalist's life. If you are even remotely thinking about pursing a career in journalism, you should attend the Academy. It will allow you to see firsthand what you would be doing as a journalist, working towards deadlines independently. Also, you have more freedom at the Academy. You really feel like an adult. My highest recommendation would be to attend GSPA.

A person should come to Grady Glee because you can get an experience unlike any other. It puts you in a real life journalist atmosphere and gives you good experience. Also, it's a great time to make new friends and have a lot of fun.

One Amazing Week

While I was riding into the Athens city limits with my parents on Sunday, my stomach was in knots. I was extremely nervous about attending the Academy. I wasn't sure if I would connect with people, and I was nervous about the classes. I assumed we would be hearing lectures all week on how to improve our writing skills. I was incredibly wrong. It was so easy to connect with everyone, because we all share a passion for journalism. Class wasn't only exciting because we were learning techniques to make our writing better, it was fun and exciting. I have made so many friends this week, and I love the connections we have made. I will truly and honestly miss everyone.

Your turn.

Over the past week I have written articles, interviewed sources, made friends, and helped produce a paper. Now it's your turn. What can you do in a week at the Georgia Journalism Academy? The possibilities for success are limited only by ones' drive to expand their abilities. Any aspect of journalism that might interest you is waiting for the right team of ambitious students to breathe life into it. Features? Editorial? News? The list goes on, and now it's your turn to experience it.

Why Grady Glee?

The Georgia Journalism Academy's summer program for high schoolers, Grady Glee, is a good opportunity for a student who is interested in writing, broadcasting, and digital designing. Grady Glee is filled with skill-enriching classes as well as fun events at night. The program offers a very different work setting compared to a regular high school classroom, which encourages students to branch out and pursue their interests. Grady Glee is the place to be!!!

Journalism camp at UGA is really great. You are put into an environment that makes you feel like a real journalist. The freedom you get is also a plus and you have a lot of fun with everyone else at the camp. The counselors and teachers are chill and they have a lot of knowledge about journalism they will help you grow.