Peace Communication in Costa Rica My Interterm 2017 travel course experience!
During my sophomore year (2015-2016), my academic adviser told me that, because of adding a second major at the start of the year, I was unable to study abroad. Since that was at the very top of my college bucket list, I was heartbroken. However, it was only a week later friends reminded me of
The Last Thing I Expected to do with my COM Degree Uncertainty Reduction Theory forms basis for upcoming play
Having an idea is one thing. Bringing it to life is quite another. Countless ideas form in our head, only to wait offstage in the darkened wings until we give them the time of day. How often do we allow our ideas to take the stage? In my case, one idea did. Literally. I’d never
From Intern to Boss Becca Winkler: School of Communication Alumni Spotlight
Becca Winkler is living out every interns’ dream: to be hired post-grad by a company she loves! Having recently graduated last spring, Becca is now working as the sole marketing coordinator for C20 Pure Coconut water. Read on to see what Becca has to say about her job! Tell us about your position. I am
My Fearless Summer My summer as a publicity intern at Fearless Records
This summer, I was lucky enough to intern in the publicity department of Fearless Records, a record label in Los Angeles! Fearless Records’ roster has artists such as Pierce the Veil, The Plain White T’s, I Prevail, and many more bands in the pop punk and alternative rock genres. As the publicity intern, I was
Apply to Join Forge54 The weekend-long marketing campaign project is looking for Chapman applicants!
Skilled giving: how young professionals could make a great impact despite not having the financial means to make large monetary donations. Through Forge54, volunteers are able to give thousands of dollars to a nonprofit by using their advertising, marketing, or publicity skill sets. I talked with Mina Zivkovic, one of the executive officers of the
The New HCOM Ambassador! I'm the one on the left!
Hi everyone! My name is Maya Vahid and I am the new ambassador for the M.S. Health and Strategic Communication program. I am currently a senior at Chapman University majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in Sociology. This academic year I started my Master’s degree in Chapman’s Health and Strategic Communication 4 + 1 program
My (C)happiest Place on Earth I came. I learned. I stayed for grad school.
Four years ago, I had little idea where college would take me. Four years later, I could not be more amazed and thankful at where it did. Stepping onto Chapman’s campus for the first time those years ago, I knew I was at my dream school. And, knowing my deep passion for news, television, and
Welcome to the Subject-Pool Your School of Communication rite of passage explained.
You have just made your way up the steps of Doti Hall where you are scheduled for your 2:30 appointment for another research experiment. The previous day you had a reminder from your instructor about the subject-pool requirements, something that had recently slipped your mind in the chaos of midterms. You find yourself annoyed and
The Road into Talent Management My Summer as a Talent Management Intern for Actors, Writers, and Directors.
To be honest, I had no idea what I wanted to do when I first graduated high school. I had a feeling that I wanted to work in entertainment but, coming from Texas, it seemed like an intangible career path. Not necessarily seeing the value of a film school degree, I decided to study communication
How to Get to Sesame Street An amazing, Muppet filled summer
In the course of my major at Chapman, I have had the opportunity to learn a great deal about the effects media has on our society. Whether it be in advertising, violent children’s programming, or thin-idealizing media, it is hard nowadays to find wholesome and educational media. I am incredibly passionate about ultimately working for
The Perfect Job for a Talker Amy Hammer: School of Communication Alumni Spotlight
About a month into my first semester at Chapman, I called my dad and asked how it was at home. His response was, “It’s a lot quieter around here…literally.” I have always been a talker and it was no surprise to my parents when I told them I wanted to study communication in college. I