Diving into the world of wedding planning!
Everyone says it and I promise it’s true– connections are the key. But more importantly, it’s about being open to opportunity, observant, and resourceful. You most likely have more professional connections than you realize. I landed my internship at Sparkling Soirees, Orange County event company, from simply being open to any opportunity that came my
SoCal Restaurants meet SCC Student
Hi everyone! My name is Jessica Tredota and I am currently a third year, soon to be a fourth-year student here at Chapman University. During this past semester, I had the opportunity to be a Public Relations and Marketing Intern for Ajenda PR. This agency specializes in media relations, marketing, and event planning with an
Using Communication to Improve Customer Experience
Tanya Thomas graduated from Chapman in 2009 with a B.A. in Communication Studies and minor in English Literature. From interning at Disney to becoming the Director of Customer and Employee Experience at Experian Health, Tanya’s communication degree has be vital to her ability to succeed in her career. Below, she shares her career experience and
An Insightful Experience in the Health Food Industry
Hi! My name is Ava Marinelli and I am a sophomore majoring in Strategic and Corporate Communication. When I graduate in a few years I hope to work for a company under their sales/marketing team and work my way up to social media and or sales manager. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the
Campaigning for Change
Alisha graduated with a double major in strategic and corporate communication and political science. She currently works for the Orange County Employees Association as an organizer. Read more to learn how Alisha’s degree helps her in her work every day. If you want to connect with Alisha, find her on LinkedIn. Where do you work
Entrepreneurship and Education
I am an entrepreneur. Where others see problems, I see opportunities. Where others see barriers, I see barriers to entry. From a young age, I’ve been captivated by the process of creation. In 2014, my heart had been broken, my grades were slipping, and my attention was elsewhere. I hugged my mom goodbye in LAX
School of Communication 3rd Annual Awards Ceremony
On May 3, 2019, the School of Communication held its 3rd annual awards ceremony celebrating outstanding seniors and master’s students, honors students, and new Lambda Pi Eta inductees. This year was especially exciting as we introduced four new awards recognizing undergraduate and graduate students. The first of these new awards was the STAR award. This
Advertising and Promotion Procurement in NYC: The Perfect Balance of Creative and Quantitative
Hilary graduated in 2013 with a double major in communication studies and film studies. Below she talks about how she landed in the advertising and promotion procurement field and what her current position at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. in NYC entails. If you want to connect with Hilary you can find her on LinkedIn.
The School of Communication Helped Me In The Workplace and In Life
Garrett Aanestad graduated in 2016 with his B.A. in Strategic and Corporate Communication. A year later he would return to work at Chapman and pursue a master’s degree in leadership development. Below he shares his experience going from Chapman student to Chapman staff. If you want to connect with Garrett you can find him on
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,