TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Students from the Upward Bound program got a behind the scenes look at television news during a visit to Troy University’s television station.

Seeing the news on television is one thing, but seeing how it’s made is another. For many Upward Bound students, a trip to Trojanvision offered a unique opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes of a live news operation. From the control room to the anchor desk, students explored the studio and discovered how teamwork and technology come together to bring stories to audiences each day.

“It was really fun, I’ve actually never done anything like that,” said Tyliyah Jeater, a student in the Upward Bound program. “It was cool to get a jist of being on camera and it was really fun.

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“I would do it again. I really love the campus and the people here.”

Along with touring the facility, students were introduced to TrojanVision’s hands-on approach and learned about the opportunities available to students interested in journalism and media.

“I really enjoyed them stepping out of their comfort zone,” said Kim Green, one of the faculty on the trip. “When they first came in they were quiet, not a lot of questions, but when we got them back into the production room they livened up quite a bit and were eager to participate and learn new things.”

The visit also gave students a taste of live broadcast television by giving them the opportunity to act as anchors and production personnel in a mock broadcast. Green says students gained a greater appreciation for the work that goes into a newscast and the many people who help make it happen.

“You always watch the news but never understand how it works in the actual room that they’re doing it in. So I thought it was interesting seeing how it’s staged, also all the different roles that come into play.”

For many students, the visit offered more than just a studio tour; it provided a glimpse into the possibilities that await them after high school.