1. Journalism VS Musical Theater By Asiza Flores

2. Journalism Advantages: Journalists get to explore all types of interesting situations Meet many interesting people Access to the rich, famous and powerful See the world

3. High School Education School's paper Advanced English Class History Government and Politics

4. Cost of College NYU $1,382 per credit. Studio $725 Electricity $100 to $200 Gas $15 to $150 Internet $45 +

5. Schools with Desired Degree New York University Columbia University in the city of New York Pace University - New York CUNY Graduate School and University Center

6. Expected Salary On average a reporter in New York city makes anywhere in the rang of $95k a year Even with a 2 year experience a Times reporter makes a minimum of $87,000 a year.

7. Education 4-years bachelor's degree is the minimum degree required to become a journalist undergraduate degree in journalism, communications or English courses in investigative journalism broadcast journalism second major,in political science, economics or international affair pursue internship opportunities.

8. Disadvantages Fewer Employment Opportunities Risks - Journalists cover life-threatening events such forest fires, wars and hurricanes Technological Changes Work Conditions

9. Musical Theater Advantages: Expression of inner pasison A life time experances.

10. High School Education Theater and Music Classes Participate in the plays and musicals Audition for community theater Basics dances Voice Classes

11. Cost of College Circle in the Square Theater School $12,000 per year Studio $725 Electricity $100 to $200 Gas $15 to $150 Internet $45 +

12. Schools with Desired Degree Tisch School of the Arts Circle in the Square Theater School CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York University Columbia University in the city of New York

13. Expected Salary Minimum weekly salary of $1,605 Annual salary of $83,460, Theater actors' $1,605 minimum weekly salary equates to an hourly rate of $40.13

14. Education 4 years under a Preformaing arts major Circle in the Square Theater School offers a 2 year program.

15. Disadvantages Rehersel about every night Time consuming Can lower your self-esteem Difficulty finding jobs.

16. My Career choice Out of the two I would chose Journalism not just because it would pay high but because I would just enjoy it more.

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