Testimonials
"There's no doubt that the diverse curriculum covered by the Langara Journalism program helped me end up with the job I now have, which includes writing, editing, proofing, photography, layout and video editing. While the program is intense and takes a lot of dedication and hard work to be completed successfully, it definitely prepares you for the crazy environment of a busy newsroom or magazine."
Melissa Smalley
Editor
Indulge Magazine, a division of Black Press.
"Langara journalism graduates are given all the training they need to become full time reporters in the real world whether it is at a local
paper, a large market daily or even a publication based overseas. The
program's focus on the practical elements of journalism gave me a set
of skills that transferred seamlessly to a job with a major media
company in the UK. To this day I continue to draw on the knowledge I
gained at Langara, ranging from writing and editing to media law and
page layout."
Geordie Clarke
Deputy Editor
Money Management Magazine, FT Business
"Honestly, I couldn't have done it without the journalism program at Langara. The program gave me everything I needed to walk into a newsroom and successfully tackle anything thrown my way. I’ve found the foundation of solid journalism skills and news judgment I learned at Langara translates into any medium."
Devon Goodsell
Associate Producer and online journalist
CBC Radio
Goodsell was part of the CBC Radio team that won in October 2009 the first Webster Award for Excellence in Online Journalism for its coverage of BC's provincial election in May 2009.
“The program gave me practical training that allowed me to hit the ground running. I've heard that editors are impressed with Langara grads because we understand the nuts and bolts of solid reporting from day one. At Langara you will learn real-world journalism skills, which will lead to jobs. [And once you've got your foot in the door, the learning has just begun. After years in the profession, you might even craft stories that rise to the level of poetry.]”
Sam Cooper
Reporter
Vancouver Province
"The Langara journalism certificate program taught me everything I needed to know for a job at a major-market daily newspaper — and more. Now, using the old-school skills (copy editing, layout, writing display copy) and the new-school skills (photo, audio and video editing) I learned at Langara, I've become one of the newsroom's few 'new journalists' — one who's equally confident on both the print and Web sides of news production."
Liam Ford
Copy Editor
The Vancouver Sun
“Like many of life's important events, you only realize the full effects of the Langara journalism program after the experience has passed. In the moment, everything can feel crazy and absurd and summer camp-esque. But what I've learned has stuck with me, especially the words of the many insightful, talented, and often hilarious instructors who I feel lucky to have spent time with in the program. Langara broadened my horizons in ways I would never have guessed. It offers extremely practical job training and a solid writing skill set that will serve you well wherever you go.”
Jackie Wong
Free-lance Journalist
Former reporter atWE (the Westender) in Vancouver
“I walked into
a full-time newspaper job before I had even officially
finished the Langara Journalism Program, thanks to contacts
made during its work experience portion. I found the
program gave me what I needed to step into a newsroom
and immediately do whatever my editor required of me.”
John McKinley
Managing Editor
Cowichan News Leader/Pictorial
"The journalism program gave me a solid skill set to begin building my career on. The stress, deadlines and demands of the program forged a work ethic that is valued by editors."
George Wawmeesh Hamilton
Journalist
Alberni Valley News
Awards: A 2008 graduate, Hamilton was named by Black Press as Vancouver Island's outstanding junior reporter for 2008-2009, beating out reporters from 18 other Island publications.
"[At Langara], I learned how to get multiple sides of a story with proper transitions and balance. That was the crucial lesson. Learning that eases the transition from 150-200 word stories to longer 400 word blogs to a 3,500 word in-depth article for a magazine."
Stefania Seccia
Reporter, The Westerly News, Ucluelet
Past work includes 24 Hours, the Province, Megaphone, Vancouver Sun and the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education.
"Langara's accelerated program provided me with hands-on, fast-paced experience so that when I walked into a real-world newsroom I was more than ready for the challenge. In some cases, I even had some new multi-media ideas to offer thanks to my well-rounded training."
Sarah Douziech
Former reporter
Westerly News in Ucluelet