Hey Sequence 64,
My name is Jeff Graubart. I am currently interning at MTV and the MLB FanCave and cannot believe that my internships are already almost over and its time for me to venture into the entertainment business. Not too long ago I was in your shoes starting my first class with Professor Moller. It has been a wild ride so far and I think I have some solid advice that I can offer all of you.
First and foremost, enjoy yourself. No matter how difficult the workload gets, remember that you are working towards your dream job in entertainment and that it will all be worth it in the long run. I still keep telling myself that everyday. It’s easy to get stressed out with the workload but I always found that venting to my fellow classmates worked best because they were going through the same exact stress as me.
Secondly, interact with your professors. The professors at Syracuse are unlike any in the world and they will do anything to help you. I couldn’t tell you how many times I ran into Schoony’s office in a panic and ended up walking out a new, relaxed, man with a plan. All of the professors are industry professionals and have advice that you can’t get from a textbook. So take my advice, just go and talk to the professor that has experience in what you want to do and take in everything that he or she has to say because it will definitely pay off.
Last but not least, get involved. Take part in as much as you can during your year at Cuse. When a classmate needs help on a shoot, help them out. I even tried acting a couple of times just to help out my classmates. Get involved with OTN or Citrus TV because it gives you even more out of the classroom experience and you’ll get to meet some great people along the way. The more things you get involved with, the more experience you have and the better you look to all of those companies in Los Angeles and New York City.
I wish all of you the best and hope you enjoy your time at Newhouse. I’ll never forget my time at Newhouse and the great people that I became close with, and I know you’ll end up feeling the same way in exactly a year from now.