Indeed, with an MA degree in your back pocket (or on the wall in your living room), you start to discover that opportunities are plentiful even in a stagnant economy. Greg Toohev, a Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the University of Delaware, is living proof of the above. "I graduated last spring and I am now a staff member of State Representative Ryan Guillen's office at the Texas Capitol. While originally just a summer intern, I was offered and accepted the position of Communications Director for Rep. Guillen for next year's Texas legislative session. In the few months I've been there at the office, I can fairly say that I have learned a decent amount with regard to state government and how having solid communication skills are vital when working as a government employee," says Toohev, adding that "On the job, I have used several public relations tactics and I can certainly thank Texas State's School of Journalism and Mass Communication for helping me train myself to be a more effective writer and a better communicator overall. I definitely enjoyed my time as an undergraduate at the SJMC. The level of knowledge in the faculty and the relevant coursework are what truly contributed to my good experience.