Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) students from The University of Fiji, Suva Central Campus, gained valuable practical exposure to Fiji’s media industry during the JMS Media Tour 2026, visiting three leading media organisations.
The educational tour began at the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation (FBC), where students were introduced to the operations of a professional broadcasting organisation.
The visit provided students with an opportunity to observe how news and other media content are produced and delivered to audiences.
The students then visited The Fiji Times Limited, gaining insight into newspaper journalism and the processes involved in news gathering, reporting, editing and publication.
The final stop on the tour was Communications Fiji Limited (CFL), where students were exposed to another area of the media industry and learned about broadcasting, newsroom operations and media production.
JMS Administrative Assistant Avitesh Ram said the media tour was an important part of giving students practical experience beyond the classroom.
“A media tour helps JMS students move from ‘learning about journalism’ to ‘experiencing journalism,’” Ram said.
He said visits to professional media organisations allowed students to better understand how the concepts and skills taught in the classroom are applied in real newsroom and broadcasting environments.
Milika Rabulu, a JMS Year 2 student, served as the overall student media tour guide, helping guide and coordinate students throughout the tour.
For first-year students, the tour offered an opportunity to gain a clearer understanding of journalism as a profession.
Rishika Nair, a JMS Year 1 student, described the experience as informative, exciting and enjoyable.
“My overall experience during the JMS Media Tour was very informative, exciting and enjoyable. As a student, I had the opportunity to visit different media organisations and see how journalism works in a real professional environment,” Nair said.
She said interacting with media professionals helped her gain a better understanding of the practical responsibilities of journalists.
“I learned a lot from the media professionals, especially about news production, broadcasting and the daily responsibilities of journalists,” she said.
Another JMS Year 1 student, Risha Maharaj, described the JMS Media Tour 2026 as a valuable practical learning experience.
“I would describe the JMS Media Tour 2026 as a very informative and practical learning experience. It gave us an opportunity to step outside the classroom and see how the media industry actually operates,” Maharaj said.
Maharaj said the visits to the three media organisations exposed students to different areas of the journalism and media industry.
“Visiting organisations such as the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation, The Fiji Times, and Communications Fiji Limited allowed us to observe different areas of journalism, broadcasting, news production and media operations,” she said.
The JMS Media Tour 2026 provided students with an opportunity to connect classroom theory with real-world journalism practice. It also allowed them to observe the professional environment, interact with media practitioners and gain a better understanding of the skills and responsibilities required in the industry.
For the students, the tour served as an important learning experience as they prepare for future careers in journalism, broadcasting, digital media and communications. The tour highlighted the importance of experiential learning and industry exposure in journalism education, giving students a practical understanding of Fiji’s evolving media landscape.
