<p>i'm not studying journalism, but I like to study film which can be similar.</p>
<p>Questions 1 and 2 only matter if your a bad journalist. As for question 3, that's part of the job. You need to develop more self-confidence and not care about pestering people to get your point across (people aren't made of glass- just learn to push them a little more than they're used to). </p>
<p>If you're a genuinely good writer with a knack for expressing complex ideas, you'll have the power and opportunity to influence and move people, which is pretty awesome. You'll also have opportunities to meet many interesting people and will constantly be gaining a much better perspective on life (which makes you a better writer, person, etc.). You're not tied down to one subject forever-- you'll be able to do all kinds of things (report in a warzone one day, document a scientific discovery the next day, etc.). </p>
<p>If you're the type of kid who really cares about the world and is passionate about making it a better place, making a name for yourself as a journalist means people will lesson when you have something to talk about. </p>
<p>Going back to #1, it seems like you're worried about journalism not being an "honorable" profession. 50% of that's in your head, and 50% of that true. Some journalists are dishonest scumbags. I guess a lot of them realize when they first get into the profession that you've got to be a little dishonest and a little bit of a rat to succeed because it is such a difficult profession to rise in (like acting, etc.). But, as long as you're honest and assertive, I don't see what can go wrong. People are drawn to those characteristics, and there are enough honest journalists out there to prove that. </p>
<p>If you like journalism, stick with it. As long as you're a good, honest person, you shouldn't worry about what other's think (if you're an a*shole, you should realize that people naturally won't like you-- it has nothing to do with being a journalist). Basically, just do what you want. Life's too short to second-guess your instincts. </p>
<p>(Wow, I wrote a lot. dude, you better read this.)</p>