Field of studies Media, Visual and Social Communication (studies in English) - University of Rzeszów (Uniwersytet Rzeszowski), UR (Rzeszów) - Communication and Media - Study Bachelor's and Master's in English in Poland

1. Your school is organising an event and needs a poster and a social media post. What do you do?

Volunteer – I think about who we need to reach and which image and slogan will grab attention, then put together a design. Help out if someone asks me to. Leave it to others.

2. When you watch an advert or a public awareness campaign, what do you notice?

How the creators use images, colours and words to stir emotions, and who the message is aimed at. Whether I like it or not. Not much – I usually scroll past or switch over.

3. Your social media feed mostly shows you content that matches your views. What do you make of that?

I’m curious how algorithms and social media shape what we see and how we talk to each other – I want to understand it. I notice it, but don’t think about it much. I don’t see anything worth thinking about there.

4. Classes will be taught in English in an international environment, and you’ll analyse campaigns and give presentations together with students from different countries. How does that sound?

Brilliant – comparing how people communicate across cultures is hugely valuable to me. Fine, though presentations and longer essays in English will be a challenge. I’d rather study in my first language.

5. Do you take photos, make videos or create graphics in your free time?

Yes, regularly – and I like thinking about how framing or colour changes the way something comes across. Sometimes, mainly for friends. Not really.

6. An argument breaks out in your class group chat because someone misread a message. What do you do?

Try to clear up the misunderstanding and calmly show how each side read the message. Wait for it to blow over. Mute the chat.

7. You need to prepare a presentation for class. What matters most to you?

A clear structure, well-chosen images and a story that keeps the audience interested. Getting all the information onto the slides. Getting it out of the way as fast as possible.

8. You come across a sensational photo online that everyone is sharing. How do you react?

Check the source and context – I know how easily images can be manipulated. Hold off on sharing it, but don’t check anything. Share it – everyone else is.

9. Where do you see yourself after graduating?

At a communications or advertising agency, in PR, in the media or working on social campaigns. In any job working with people. In a career that has nothing to do with communication.

10. What motivates you most to study Media, Visual and Social Communication?

Wanting to understand how images and media influence people, and to create messages that really reach them. I like social media and the programme sounds interesting. I’m not sure it’s for me

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