You Should Never Be the Road Block in Your Life
Paula is a communication studies grad with a minor in integrated educational studies. She also recently graduated with an M.A. in leadership development. She currently works in marketing for a construction company in Orange County. Below she shares her Chapman experience and advice for students and recent grads. If you want to connect with Paula,
"This is the school that will change your future..."
Makenzie is a strategic and corporate communication graduate with a minor in political science. During her senior year she and her mom bought a restaurant space and decided to open Vibes Beach Cafe in Long Beach. Below Makenzie shares her journey from Chapman student to restaurant owner and offers some advice for students and other
Studies of a Generation
Meghan Grace is an author, podcaster, speaker, and researcher currently pursuing her doctoral degree at Vanderbilt University. She graduated with a B.A. in communication studies and a minor in leadership studies. Her research and writing is focused on Gen Z. Below she talks about her Chapman experience and how her degree has helped her along
Learning How to Research: A Study on Social Media and Body Image
One thing that many strategic and corporate communication majors love to discuss is social media. I often hear classmates discussing their Instagram followers and Snapchat stories, so it was no surprise that the students in my Fall 2018 Research Methods class voted on the topic of Social Media and Body Image to study for our
The Sweat Life of Toffee Marketing
Finishing up my educational venture at Chapman wouldn’t have been complete without an internship. Luckily, over heaping cups of chili and a conversation about Chapman at Homecoming, I met an entrepreneur, Betsy Thaggard, who was looking for help with marketing and social media for her small business. Having taken Niklas Myhr’s Internet Marketing class, I
Building a Brand from the Ground Up
This fall semester I had the wonderful opportunity to work for Casa Comunal, as a digital marketing intern. Casa Comunal is an oceanfront vacation rental located in the Bocas del Toros Province of Panama. The rental property which started out as a passion project for healthy living and surfing is comprised of two adjoining homes,
A First-timer's Look at Interning
What is your job description? Working at Kasey Blue Kids, I am a marketing and social media intern. I have been managing and creating content for their social media platforms, including both Facebook and Instagram. I have conducted market research and analysis of promotions, advertisements, sales and have even assisted in photoshoot production and pop-up
A Little Bit About Me, So that I Can Help You
Cesar Zuniga is a Communication Studies graduate, student in the MS Program in Health and Strategic Communication, 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
My journey to Chapman's School of Communication
Colleen Penaluna is a Communication Studies 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. Have questions,
The Local Commuter Gal
Sarah Downey is a Strategic and Corporate Communication 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.