You’re about to begin what will be one of the most memorable years of your life. It’s a bold statement — but it’s true. I’ve spoken with alumni who graduated a few years ago, but still have intense and fond memories of their year at Newhouse. I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of spending the …
This is Professor Sean Branagan or if you get to know him well enough, just Sean. If you’re open to it, Sean might change your life. I took Sean’s Trendspotting: Digital Media class in Fall 2016 and since then I have developed a secondary passion for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, Haptic Technology and …
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it also happens to be SU’s Commencement Day. Both these occasions are a great reason to get flowers and if you’re looking to support local businesses, floral boutique Handgather is a great place to pick up a gift for mom. I love leaving campus and meeting people …
There are a lot of things I’ve picked up during my time at Newhouse. There are the tools I can write on my resume like Google Analytics, how to use Simmons OneView and Mintel. There’s even less concrete skills like pitching, networking and staying up until 2 a.m. to finish a client project. Then there …
Starting class in the middle of summer seems like a punishment, especially when the winter nights in Syracuse can be so long. The Newhouse Graduate Records Office knows you don’t want to spend all your time inside working on your GRA617 projects this summer. Since the days are sun-filled and warm, the Grad Office has …
When you’re at Newhouse, you’ll find that there are times of the year you end up stuck in the labs, in food.com or the editing suites for hours on end. Occasionally, it’s a great idea to venture off campus and have a change of scenery. As communicators, it’s important to experience as much as possible; …
During Preview Day, a prospective international student asked me about the job search, which was the catalyst behind this post. As a Canadian, most of my professors and friends consider me as “barely foreign” — this is true until it comes to the job search. In the eyes of law, everyone who is not a citizen …
Facing graduation, I am excited to close yet another chapter in my story. After completing my Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies at the University of Calgary, I spent the summer travelling through parts of Canada and Europe. While wandering through the London neighbourhood of Spitalfields, my brother and I stumbled across a brightly coloured wall. …
It’s the time of year when campus tours are in full swing. Acceptance letters landed in mailboxes, and fingers nervously tore apart at the paper to furiously scan the letter for those all-important words — we are pleased to offer you an acceptance to.” Two years ago I was waiting with excitement and nervousness to …