Hey, I'm interested in Communications and Tulane has come up on my radar. Does anyone here know more about this major at Tulane? What's it like?
Sure, I would be glad to share some information about the Communication Major at Tulane University. It's a pretty comprehensive program that offers a rigorous foundation in communication theory, along with hands-on application and experiential learning.
The program places a strong emphasis on global communication and media-related studies, which tends to broaden students' perspectives for better global understanding. You could choose to focus on areas like political communication, media and messaging, communication for development, and health and wellness communication, among others.
Tulane also provides a great opportunity for practical experience. Many students land internships with local companies, news stations, and nonprofit organizations. Tulane is situated in New Orleans, which, as you may already know, is buzzing with cultural and entertainment activities: film festivals, music concerts, sports events, etc. This could provide a real-world experience that goes beyond classroom learnings.
Furthermore, Tulane offers excellent facilities like a media lab and a digital media production suite for students to practicalize their classroom learnings. Many Communication majors choose to double major or minor in related areas like digital media production or marketing, which can build complementary skills and open up a broader range of career paths.
Speaking of career paths, Tulane's career services are known for the solid support they provide to students — helping with resume building, interview practicing, job hunting, and so on. Alumni have gone into a variety of fields including public relations, journalism, broadcasting, digital media, film production, and many more.
Of course, we all have different interests, so I'd recommend reaching out to the department and possibly current students to get a more personalized perspective. If you have a chance to visit the campus, it'll give you a firsthand feel of what studying Communication at Tulane could be like.
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