In The Swim of Things
I’m Allison Susman, a senior in Strategic Corporate Communication (SCC) at Chapman University. Over the summer of 2020, I interned with BeachCandy Swimwear in Costa Mesa, CA as a marketing and social media intern. I had returned home to Kentucky in late March when the pandemic hit and Chapman went online for the remainder of
Peace with the Bees: An Internship Outside my Comfort Zone
Hi! My name is Sixtine Foucaut, and I’m a senior with a double major in Communication Studies and Spanish, and a minor in Environmental Studies. I’m also in Chapman’s Accelerated Graduate Program pursuing a Masters in International Studies. Since this is my last semester as an undergraduate student, I spent some time this summer looking
The Start of My Long, Long, Long Journey in the Field of Law
My end goal in life has always been to be a lawyer. I always saw college as just a method for achieving this goal. But, after taking courses in both Political Science and Communication Studies, I have grown to appreciate the values that these courses have taught me. Whether it be just increasing my general
Changing Route: From Marketing to Politics
Hi, my name is Brianna Buda (everyone calls me Bri)! I am currently a senior Communication Studies student at Chapman University with a minor in Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI). The minor has expanded my interests and broaden my horizons within the creative and cultural industries such as marketing, social media, broadcast journalism, and many
Exploring the Panther Path
Sawyer Kelly is a Communication Studies and English double major and member of the School of Communication Student Advisory Board. The SAB advocates for the needs of students in the SoC by serving as the student voice to the administration and generating and implementing programs and initiatives designed to enhance the student experience within the School.
My Experience at The Boutique Real Estate Group
Hello! My name is Allison Harris. I am currently a Junior majoring in Strategic and Corporate Communication with a minor in Business Administration. For the Fall 2020 semester, I had a fantastic opportunity to intern for The Boutique Real Estate Group, located in Brea, CA. As a young girl, I was always fascinated with the
How Do You Find a Job that Does Not Exist?
Some of the best positions are created by the applicant. Spontaneous application is the term for reaching out to an employer or internship provider that does not have a job posted. Your outreach means you are more interested in the company than you are in filling an order. That says a lot about you. You
Embracing Our Diversity Together
It is not our differences that divide us, it is our inability to recognize , accept, and celebrate those differences.” -Audre Lorde I’m sure many can attest to 2020 being one of the craziest and most unpredictable years in our lifetime. We have quarantined against a virus, advocated against civil injustice, and have witnessed
Interning During a Pandemic
In early February, I was restless. The previous semester I had completed an incredibly fulfilling internship and I felt ready for another one. However, finding a spring internship proved to be a bigger challenge than I thought. After writing countless cover letters, having fruitless phone interviews, and losing sight of what I wanted, I often
The Fast-Paced Agency Life
During the Spring 2020 semester, I worked as a Public Relations intern at Rocket Science Marketing and Public Relations. Rocket Science is a small full-service marketing, PR, and advertising agency located in Old Towne Orange. They work with numerous clients, such as Dole Fresh Fruit, Boys and Girls Club of OC, and California Southern University.