Study Abroad Programs Build Global Media Skills
Study abroad programs give SOJC students hands-on experience in global journalism, media and communication skills while building cultural fluency and confidence.
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Mary Pham’s Path from Pre-Med to Art Direction
Fourth-year advertising major Mary Pham is one of just two students nationwide to receive the 2025 Saatchi Scholarship, a $10,000 award paired with a year-long mentorship with Saatchi & Saatchi.
How I Learned to Embrace AI Without Losing My Creativity
An SOJC advertising alum reflects on internships in AI, fashion, and advertising—and why learning to work with AI strengthened her creative voice.
5 Things I Learned from My Alaska Airlines PR Internship
SOJC public relations major Maya Valverde shares five key takeaways from a summer internship at Alaska Airlines—from corporate PR skills and industry access to unlimited travel.
SOJC Student Produces KLCC Story about ICE Detention
Julia Boboc, a fourth-year journalism student, chronicled the ordeal of Juanita Avila, a Cottage Grove woman who ICE detained despite being a legal resident. Boboc is a reporting fellow for KLCC.
How Julia Boboc Found Her Voice in Audio Journalism
One Cool Story podcast host and journalism student Julia Boboc earned national recognition and audio internships through hands-on learning and mentorship.
I Run the Jumbotron! Here’s How I Got My Dream Sports Job
SOJC journalism student Sophie Fowler worked her way up through the sports broadcasting ranks to operate Autzen Stadium’s jumbotron during Ducks football games.
SOJC Professors Offer 5 Networking and Internship Tips
Faculty share advice on making connections with professors to find internships, build portfolios, and prepare for careers in media and communication.
SOJC Students Make the Most of Summer Internships
Journalism major Mirandah Davis-Powell and Strategic Communication Master's candidates Jorney Baldwin and Rachel Marty were highlighted in an OregonNews article about summer internships.
How a Passion for Journalism and Dance Became a Job
Georgia Tucker ’25 found a unique path that merged her passions for journalism and dance, using both to tell stories, build community, and shape her professional future.