Communication Studies Networking Trips
Every year, the School of Communication Studies embarks on domestic trips to connect students with the broad array of professional opportunities available to them after they graduate. These trips allow them to network with alumni and potential future employers, and give them a glimpse of what work and life would be like in different organizations and settings.
Washington, DC
A unique overnight trip to the nation’s Capitol takes students to private employers and introduces them to legislative careers communication studies alumni have entered. They also conduct a tour of the memorials at the National Mall and complete an assignment around how communication relates to the creation of the memorials.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Students who attend this day trip will get to visit various employers and institutions around the city, including the Tennessee Valley Authority, BlueCross BlueShield’s state headquarters, and Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant.
Nashville, Tennessee
This day trip is an excellent chance for students to meet many alumni all at once. In the past, alumni and employers who have participated in this networking trip include representatives from Conagra, state government, the FBI, and law firms.
Atlanta, Georgia
Started in 2025, this short trip took students through The Coca-Cola Company’s headquarters. There, they spoke with communication professionals working in different roles in a variety of departments. Future trips may be a similar format but at different organizations.
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