Hi MCMers,
Well, commencement celebrations have concluded; the last bit of academic regalia has been turned back in and the tents are all folded and trucked away. What remains are lots and lots of photos of happy and joyous graduates and their families, some trampled lawn, and a gaggle of new Trojan alumni. It was, as all commencements are, fabulous.
I want to share with you...
It’s not often you meet a group of people who empower you, and basically become your family, but that’s what I discovered in my first semester. To tell you a bit about myself, I am a first generation college student. USC has been my dream. I traveled to Los Angeles earlier this month to make sure the dream was real. I picked up my student id. I then went to the wrong Annenberg building, but...
Olivia Auxier, MCM Candidate, Class of 2015
One of the benefits of being part of the Annenberg School is the professors and faculty that have a wide breadth of experience in many different fields. Whether it is an adjunct professor who is a VP of MGM, a Director with a long career at ABC, producers, creatives, or digital experts, Annenberg has no shortage of talent. It is no surprise...
She was born in Lima, Peru and grew up in Los Angeles. After graduating from UC Riverside for her undergraduate degree, she worked in the finance industry. However, it was not for her, so she came to USC for her Master in Communication Management. Explaining why this program was the right choice, Tatiana said, “The Communication Management Master has a social track and I just feel like the...
Edward McSweeney Jr., MCM Candidate, Class of 2015
One of the most dynamic aspects of USC is its close proximity to such a huge variety of fun and renowned locations. Living in Los Angeles while attending USC has taught me that after proper attention to my MCM classwork, the amount of potential for exploring in and around the city is absolutely astounding. Let’s start with Downtown...
Olivia Auxier, MCM Candidate, Class of 2015
So, you’re considering graduate school! It’s a big investment of your money and time, so you want to know what you will get out of it. Since I am currently in graduate school, I want to speak about the reasons why I decided to pursue it, and why I think you should too. Here are 5 reasons why you should invest in a Master’s degree:
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Amanda Valle, MCM Candidate, Class of 2016
As some of my fellow bloggers have pointed out, the new Wallis Annenberg Hall is equipped with state of the art technology. And guess what, professors expect you to use it! One of the great aspects of this program regardless of your emphasis is its cultural relevance. Multi-media knowledge has become part all industries and any job with growth...
