Amazing Vans for the Great Outdoors
My name is Ryan Bartels and I am a senior at Chapman University. I am studying Communication, with a cluster in Leadership. I was looking forward to my final three semesters at Chapman University, with my study abroad program the second semester of my junior year, then a great summer internship. However, the world took
The Tourism & Hospitality Industry is Back and Stronger Than Ever
Hello all! My name is Thomas Pierce, and I’m a senior Strategic & Corporate Communication major with a minor in Spanish. I plan to graduate in the Spring of 2022, and I’m also a member of the Chapman Men’s Soccer team and the Chapman Club Ice Hockey Team. During the summer months of 2021, I
Human Resources Internship at Rentokil North America
Hello! My name is Katharine Walker, I am a senior at Chapman University majoring in Strategic and Corporate Communication, minoring in business and economics, and I interned at Rentokil North America during the Spring 2021 semester. During my journey of finding an internship for my final semester of college, I utilized a lot of online
Learning Remotely
This past March everyone was sent home from Chapman and the world was ordered to shelter-in-place, leaving schools silent, workplaces empty, and businesses struggling. With companies shutting down and businesses refocusing their efforts, my goal of finding an internship for the summer of my sophomore year seemed near impossible. Still, I took to the internet
GydEd – Improving the Student Experience + Chapman Launch
College is a unique time. We are all trying to figure ourselves out, while having to worry about a thousand other things like studying, internships, relationships, etc. For me, the stress became too much, and I burned out. I ended up taking a year off to get my head straight. My own struggle motivated me
Adapting to Social Media Marketing at Home
This semester, I completed my Communication Studies internship as a Social Media Marketing Intern at La Meno Jewelry. I started working in-office at their MainPlace Mall location in February, and my internship became remote by mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This internship helped me gain valuable experience in many facets of social media marketing,
We’re Back – Better than Before!
Get ready for the job interview question, “What did you do during the pandemic?” Not just this year, but throughout your career. Why? It’s not that hiring managers want to know that you used the time to learn a new language, re-organize your closets, or get even closer with your family during all the board
Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone
Hi Panthers! My name is Halenne Duran, and I am a senior graduating in the Fall of 2021. I am a Communication Studies major with a themed inquiry in Business and Economics. This summer I worked as a communications and marketing intern at the Santiago Retreat Center (SRC) located in Silverado, California. More specifically, my
A human-first company in the time of COVID-19
The “new normal.” The pandemic. Whichever way you spin it, COVID-19 was the start of something incredibly bewildering in all aspects. It distorted all notions of time and the concepts of space (even now, I still have trouble telling myself what day it is or what month I’m in currently). It started the various craze
A Fairly Unique Experience
Hello! My name is Brittany Ramelow, and I am graduating in the spring of 2022. My major is Strategic and Corporate Communication, with a minor in Leadership Studies. During the summer of 2021, I was a communication intern at the OC Fair and Event Center. My primary responsibilities varied based on the month. During the