NYCOMM

The Department of Communication is offering an industry seminar, which culminate with a series of meetings and workshops with working alumni in NYC. The seminar will meet for seven weekly classes in preparation for the industry visits. NYC offers an experience and opportunity to interact with our amazing alumni. During the trip, students will tour leading media, public relations, news, and tech firms while interacting with some of the top leaders of each field, who just happen to be Cornell alumni. 

Please review the information below to gain a better understanding of the trip. Students are responsible for some of the cost of trip but that amount varies.

New York City (Fall 2024, 1.5 credits):

  • The trip will take place over fall break: October 14-16, 2024.
  • Transportation to and from NYC will be provided.
  • Hotel accommodations will be provided. (Two students per room.)
  • Lunch on Monday, reception Monday night, and lunch on Tuesday will be provided.
  • Students are responsible for subway passes and some meals.
  • 10 students will be selected to attend
  • Potential site visits include: NBC News, ESPN, Discovery Channel and Spotify.
  • Reception to network with alumni 
  • Students must enroll in COMM 4950 for 1.5-credits during the first 7-weeks of Fall (8/26- 10/11). This provides an opportunity to research the companies and people that we meet during our trip. The class meeting time is Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm.

Application notes:

  • To apply, students must have been on-campus for at least one semester.
  • Students who have attended NYCOMM or CaliCOMM before are not eligible at this time.
  • Stronger consideration will be given to those students with an overall 3.0 GPA or higher. Preference will be given to students who have little or no Communication-related work experience in NYC. 
  • Students will have to explain of their reasoning for wanting to be a part of this experience, list of internships, and career goals.
  • Students will be notified of their acceptance by the start of classes.
  • A short waitlist will be collected for this trip.
  • Scholarships may be available within Communication (speak with cpb76 [at] cornell.edu (Professor Christopher Byrne)) as well as CALS. 

Please submit completed application to cpb76 [at] cornell.edu (Professor Byrne via email). Applications are due by 11:59 PM on August 1, 2024.

Student comments from NYCOMM fall 2016

"Best Cornell opportunity thus far" 

"I learned so much and the trip really gave me confidence going forward. I wish I could do this every semester."

"Such an incredible opportunity. I am much more comfortable approaching professors, faculty, alumni, and potential employers after returning from this trip."