2008 Woodie Awards
Magazine helps build portfolios
Dayna Sudheimer
Issue date: 2/18/08 Section: Intermission
Four years of college just doesn't seem enough to land that dream job for many students.
They are expected to conquer the world even before being looked at by some big name corporations. However, there are more opportunities for students to be on the top of their game as they enter the "real world," apart from college life.
It has become easier for students to pull ahead of their competition by simply getting involved and understanding the importance of experience beyond college.
The new nonprofit magazine, Alive, recognizes this uproar from college students looking to build their portfolios, which seem to be missing that career winning material.
It is made up of real stories, artwork and poetry. It's a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to get published and to share their creativity and passion with the world.
"Alive was started by a group of young women who were tired of the negativism in the media and the unrealistic images and stories that are featured by mainstream media," said Alive creative director and co-founder, Jen Dotson. "Rather than continuing to complain about it, we decided to do something about it."
Alive Arts Media was founded in 2004 with a mission to provide women the opportunity to create the media they wished to see.
Alive features the real stories and artwork of everyday women.
"Alive operates on the idea that everyone has a story to tell and every unique experience of life is something that should be celebrated," Dotson said. "There is a place for everyone in the magazine, even young men and people over the age of 25, though the majority of the content is reserved for young women ages 25 and under."
Not only does Alive offer students an opportunity to be published, but Dotson is always looking for interns and ideas for the developing media business.
"Created entirely by women ages 25 and under, from graphic design and layout to the editorial and production processes, Alive offers high levels of professional experience to young women at an early age, offering them a significant step up in the job market," Dotson said.
They are expected to conquer the world even before being looked at by some big name corporations. However, there are more opportunities for students to be on the top of their game as they enter the "real world," apart from college life.
It has become easier for students to pull ahead of their competition by simply getting involved and understanding the importance of experience beyond college.
The new nonprofit magazine, Alive, recognizes this uproar from college students looking to build their portfolios, which seem to be missing that career winning material.
It is made up of real stories, artwork and poetry. It's a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to get published and to share their creativity and passion with the world.
"Alive was started by a group of young women who were tired of the negativism in the media and the unrealistic images and stories that are featured by mainstream media," said Alive creative director and co-founder, Jen Dotson. "Rather than continuing to complain about it, we decided to do something about it."
Alive Arts Media was founded in 2004 with a mission to provide women the opportunity to create the media they wished to see.
Alive features the real stories and artwork of everyday women.
"Alive operates on the idea that everyone has a story to tell and every unique experience of life is something that should be celebrated," Dotson said. "There is a place for everyone in the magazine, even young men and people over the age of 25, though the majority of the content is reserved for young women ages 25 and under."
Not only does Alive offer students an opportunity to be published, but Dotson is always looking for interns and ideas for the developing media business.
"Created entirely by women ages 25 and under, from graphic design and layout to the editorial and production processes, Alive offers high levels of professional experience to young women at an early age, offering them a significant step up in the job market," Dotson said.