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EvN Media to mentor one entrepreneurial Journ student a year – starting NOW

Why sign up for a mentoring programme? When Rhodes University approached me to be an Alumni mentor I doubted if I would be able to make a difference in the life of a student. But after only one meeting with my mentee I am positive I made the right decision. I now recall how hard [...]

Why sign up for a mentoring programme? When Rhodes University approached me to be an Alumni mentor I doubted if I would be able to make a difference in the life of a student. But after only one meeting with my mentee I am positive I made the right decision. I now recall how hard it was to take the step and start your own business. To take that step and say no to job offers. To deal with taxes, a lot of free days and stern warnings from family and friends.

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Students need freelance journalism lectures

Six lectures = 12 hours to teach 3th and 4th year Journalism students about becoming, being and staying a freelance journalist.
How do you set up, create and sustain a professional network? How do you pitch a story, find new clients and keep in touch?

Six lectures = 12 hours to teach 3th and 4th year Journalism students Freelance Handboekabout becoming, being and staying a freelance journalist.

How do you set up, create and sustain a professional network? How do you pitch a story, find new clients and keep in touch?

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