Real-World Learning at BW Develops Versatile Career Skills
Strategic thinkers.
Savvy communicators.
Cultural competence.
Global citizenship.
Explore communication and culture majors at BW:
Meet Elanna
Hometown: Erie, PA
Major: History
Activities: Founder and president of the Asian Student Alliance, Rotaract, History Club, Worldviews and Interfaith Social Ethics Center, Week of Welcome and First-Year Experience Peer Leader.
"Liberal arts courses expose you to different viewpoints, disciplines and ways of thinking — which benefit you personally and professionally."
Did you know?
- BW's award-winning Model United Nations/NATO/African Union program has been in existence for more than 50 years and builds valuable skills in communication, negotiation and public speaking.
- Over $300,000 in grant funding has been awarded to community agencies through BW Jacket Philanthropy, a service-learning program that gives students real-world skills in writing and vetting grant proposals.
- Hive Design is an on-campus design agency that enables students to gain valuable professional experience while enhancing their portfolios and earning income.
At BW, students in communication and culture majors...
Recent graduates are employed in rewarding positions in business, nonprofit, government, media and arts sectors and are attending prestigious graduate schools.
Graduate school destinations:
- Boston University
- California Institute of the Arts
- Cornell University
- George Washington University
- La Universidad de Alcalà (Spain)
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Southern California
Where they work:
- ArenaNet Game Studio
- AmeriCorps VISTA
- Cleveland Magazine
- Dorset Theatre Festival
- GateHouse Media
- Hale Farm & Village
- KHQ/SWX network broadcasting
- National Public Radio
- The Walt Disney Company