Tips for journalism first years: work, work, work, work...

J-source.ca has published a list of tips for hopefuls starting out today in journalism schools across the country. What was the single most important thing some grads recommended?

• "Work on your weaknesses." -- Marco Ursi (Ryerson), now editor of Masthead
• "Write to get published." ----David Hutton (Carleton), Saskatoon StarPhoenix.
• "There is one simple way to survive J-School: Get out of class." --John Mather (Ryerson), editor The National, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• "To be successful in journalism you're going to need talent, ambition and luck." -- David George-Cosh (Ryerson), National Post

Recently retired Ryerson professor Don Gibb also provides "Ten Tips for Surviving the First-Year of J-School" as well as some anecdotes to go along with his advice.