School-Life Balance

Transcript

It’s time to meet Joe. Imagine a city voting you the best at something you’re still earning a degree in. That’s what happened for Joe, a broadcast media technology student with his own radio show and podcast. Joe, we can’t wait to hear this story. Take it away.

– Hey, thank you so very much, Alex. What’s going on, everybody? You can call me J, Dr. J Thomas to be exact. I’m not a real doctor, but I have seen one on TV. I began my journey as a student at Owens Community College in the fall semester of 2020 as a part-time student in the broadcast media technology program. I had experience coming into the program, but decided that I wanted to take it to the next level. In the time that I’ve been a part of the school and the campus radio station at Owens Community College Radio, I’ve been a multi-year intercollegiate broadcasting system nominee for its Annual Media Awards. And just this past year was voted Best of Toledo 2022 for best radio show and best podcast, for “Randomosity”, Toledo’s only vinyl radio show. It’s a weekly program that I created, produce, and actually own the full rights to. There are quite a few things I love about Owens, but most importantly, they work with my crazy schedule of work and family. They don’t judge me and want to actually see me succeed in what I’m looking to do. They allow me creative freedom to explore and achieve that. What comes next? Besides wanting to possibly go back to back for Best of Toledo 2023, doing what I have to do to graduate and move into a new-to-me potential career field. Well, that’s enough about my story. Back to you, Alex.

– Congratulations, and thank you, Joe. How awesome to be nominated for awards both locally and nationally before you graduate. Broadcast media technology students also learn skills such as video editing, production, and studio operations in multiple broadcast settings. Thanks again, Joe.