Media in the real world
Point Park University understands that learning isn't only done in the classroom. That's why the School of Communication offers annual trips and events for its students to experience the world of communication off campus. During their time here, students can travel to different cities and countries to talk to professionals about the direction in which the communication industry is headed.
Washington, D.C. Trip
Photo by Joel Brewton
This annual trip is for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in visiting media outlets in Washington, D.C. and learning from professionals in their field.
The fee covers bus transportation, hotel accommodations, an alumni dinner and tickets to a museum. Students can also apply for scholarship money to cover a portion of the fee.
Students of all majors in the School of Communication are welcome, and the trip is beneficial to everyone because the group splits up to visit relevant media.
In past years, print journalism, multimedia and broadcast students have visited radio stations, magazines and television stations, while public relations and advertising students got to see the inner workings of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Photography and photojournalism students also visit locations relevant to their majors, including the White House Photography Office.
Read about the 2011 trip to Washington, D.C.
International Media Trip
School of Communication students in Ireland. Photo by Bethany Foltz
The School of Communication offers a class in the spring called International Media, which combines classroom preparation and study of media in a designated country.
The class culminates in a trip to the chosen country, where undergraduate and graduate students will examine the country's print journalism, digital media, broadcasting, advertising, public relations, photography and photojournalism professions and document their experiences through blogs and interactive websites.
The 2012 International Media class will travel to Italy, where the group will visit Rome, Florence, Naples and Sorrento.
Past trips have included:
Learn more about the students' experiences by visiting the Italy 2012 trip website, Prague 2011 trip website and the Ireland 2010 trip website.