Published on Sept. 9, 2024
The Honors College Communication Internship team plays an important role in telling the Honors story. They showcase their storytelling skills in a variety of ways and through numerous communication channels.
The team includes four students. Meet one of those students, Sam Ennis! Ennis, a senior history and journalism (strategic communication) double major, has been part of the team since he was a freshman.
How did you find your way to the University of Missouri?
Both my parents and a lot of my extended family attended Mizzou, and since I wanted to major in journalism it seemed like a natural fit!
What interested you in the School of Journalism at Mizzou?
Of all the journalism schools I looked at, Mizzou had the best opportunity to work with real-world clients and write real-world stories. Mizzou does a great job of helping students build their portfolios before they graduate or even apply for internships.
Could you talk about being part of the Honors College and some of the opportunities you’ve had through the college?
Being in the Honors College has been a key part of my college experience. The obvious perks like priority registration are nice, but getting to take classes with people who are really excited to learn has been rewarding. Interning for the Honors College all four years of school has also given me some consistency year-to-year, which can be hard to come by.
Do you have a favorite Honors class that you’ve participated in?
My favorite Honors class that I have participated in so far has been Anthropology 1000. My instructor, Rob Walker, an associate professor of anthropology, was extremely engaging and gave us assignments that let us pursue what we were interested in. Without the Honors College, I probably would not have taken this course or many of the others that I have taken outside of my major.
What’s a fun fact about you that others may not know?
A fun fact about me is that I love to cook in my free time, especially for groups of people.