Being a Development Communication student can be very daunting at times. From numerous reportings, interviews, papers, and field work, the life of a Devcom student is truly stressful at first glance. However, with these five proven and tested tools, I guarantee you can survive the rigorous struggle that every Devcom student faces easier.
Smartphone
If there was one item or tool that a Devcom student needs the most, it would probably be a smart phone. A smart phone is capable of a lot of things, from recording important interviews, writing down notes, taking pictures, sending files, and so much more. A smart phone is truly one of the most versatile tools in the arsenal of a Devcom student and is of top priority in any Devcom student must haves.
Laptop
A laptop similar to a smartphone is very versatile in nature, however, a laptop allows you to do more complicated tasks compared to a smartphone. From numerous editing tools to the standard Microsoft tools, a laptop is definitely another must-have in a Devcom student’s arsenal.
Earphones w/mic
Although smartphones have built in mics, there are times where background noise overpowers the interviewee’s voice, this is where earphones with a built-in mic comes into play. In your first month in Devcom you realize the importance of interviewing since almost every week you have a new recording assignment. A good quality mic may save you one day from random background noise that may ruin the quality of your interview. Which is why earphones with a built-in mic is another thing in the Devcom student survival kit.
Powerbank
Since most Devcom students are probably on their phones 24/7 a powerbank will always come in handy. Whether you use it during your interviews to make sure you don’t run out of battery or to conserve energy for your videos for a devcom assignment, having a powerbank in your arsenal will ensure that you never miss an important opportunity.
Folders/Organizers
Being a Devcom student usually means having tons of important documents. Making sure that these documents are safe and sound in a good folder always comes in handy, especially if you need to pass the documents to an important person. In my first month in Devcom, I realized that I cannot leave the house without my two trustee folders.
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