The Unexpected and Unforgettable Semester
I remember signing up for Spring 2020 classes last November thinking, “Wow, this is going to be a busy semester but I have the perfect schedule!” If only I had known… Getting back from my Peace Communication course in Costa Rica over interterm with my 15 perfectly planned units waiting for me I knew I
Unpredictable Changes Lead to Learning New Skills
My name is Adrienne Lee and I am a Strategic & Corporate Communication major and Entrepreneurship minor. I interned at Wear The Future the Spring semester of my sophomore year. Wear The Future is a small sustainable fashion PR agency based in Los Angeles. I found about the internship and the company through Handshake while
How Can You Launch a Successful Career Now?
Right now, it may occur to you that this time isn’t like any other transition you’ve ever made before. It’s not like going from high school to college. It’s not like moving from one town to another. It’s more like getting on a spaceship all by yourself and leaving this planet without being fully trained
My Internship With Leilani Weddings
I am Kendall Shaub, a current senior majoring in Communication Studies and a minoring in Sociology. This past semester I had the honor of interning at Leilani Weddings, a prestigious event planning company based out of Newport Beach. This company orchestrates events of all sizes all throughout the Southern California area. From glamorous to boho
Where Fashion Meets Strategic Communication
I am Alex Searles, a senior Strategic and Corporate Communication major with a minor in Integrated Educational Studies. For my spring 2020 internship, I worked as a marketing coordinator for The Revury, an online (and partially in-person) cosigning company that takes in designer clothes, shoes, bags, hats, sunglasses, etc., from different people and boutiques and
Trying New Things to Find Your Path
As my time at the Business Expo Center winds down it is easy to reflect and see how much I have grown both personally and academically throughout this summer. Over the course of the summer internship, I learned many things about myself, the real world, and how to handle life after school. To begin, I
Why Successful Jobseekers Need the Power of a Personal Motto
How do you succinctly communicate everything you are and aspire to be, especially when it comes to making an impression on your future employer? Consider using the power of a personal motto in your LinkedIn job title or summary. A personal motto is especially powerful if you don’t yet have a title that defines your
Faculty Awarded ECA's 2019 Article of the Year
Assistant Professor Hannah Ball and Assistant Dean Sara LaBelle of the School of Communication were awarded the Eastern Communication Association’s 2019 Article of the Year for their study published in Communication Quarterly entitled “College Student Goals in the Context of Prescription Stimulant Misuse: An Application of Goals-Plans-Action Theory.” Dr. Ball and Dr. LaBelle’s research focused
What’s the Fastest Way to Attract Your Ideal Offer?
Do good so you can do well. Community service and charitable acts are not simply good for your soul. They are good for your reputation. They are a great way to network with employees at the companies on your target list. The best way to connect with someone who right now is a stranger, is
Graduating Seniors, Are You Ready for Your Fantastic Journey?
If you’re a graduating senior, your first full-time job is just one small step on the path to your ultimate career success and enjoying the life you imagine for yourself. It’s a little like crossing a lake, one stepping stone at a time. The most daunting part of the journey is leaving the safe bank