Expand Your Horizons
Having an expanded worldview is a valuable addition to any student’s college journey, and our study abroad program, networking trips, and conference trips provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about journalism and media in other parts of the country and world.
We did a lot of reporting in the fields, we were thrown right into it so it was very scary but that made it rewarding. It was amazing. It was like no other class I’ve really taken.”
Diana Dalton
undergraduate student at the School of Journalism and Media who went on the Prague “Going on Assignment” trip in 2022
Programs Abroad
Our programs abroad give students a unique opportunity to not only experience journalism and media in another country, but also ensures they get hands-on opportunities to create real-world work while they are there.
Prague, Czech Republic “Going on Assignment”
The Prague, Czech Republic “Going on Assignment” program offers hands-on courses in reporting in Prague program. Students study and conduct news reporting in Prague with assistance from our provider organization, Transitions Online. They will create three reporting assignments that will appear on our class Word Press site. Class work will feature guest instructors from Reuters, the Financial Times, Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, Economia Publishing House, Czech Radio, and several Czech journalists.
Sports Communication in the United Kingdom
The Sports Communication in the UK program provides students with real-world experiences in sports journalism and sports communication. They will learn how to generate story ideas, conduct lively interviews, write informative and entertaining prose, communicate more effectively with audiences, and produce engaging content about sporting events and trends in the British sporting world. In addition, students will be exposed to multiple theoretical and historical perspectives designed to aid in evaluation of sports media industry organizations, practices, and structures, both domestically and in Great Britain.
CCI Global Communication Scholars Semester Spain
All College of Communication and Information students can participate in this semester-long study abroad program in Valencia, Spain. The program includes one course taught by a UT faculty member and one course taught by a faculty member at the Catholic University of Valencia, followed by a credit-bearing internship tailored to each student in the program. Students will receive a total of 12 credits for the experience.
Contact CCI Programs Abroad
Networking Trips
Every year, the School of Journalism and Media takes students on networking trips to cities such as Washington, D.C. and New York City to be exposed to different media organizations and culture. For example, a recent trip to Washington, D.C., included visits to the Wall Street Journal, Library of Congress, and National Press Club. Students who attend these trips have the opportunity to network with professionals and alumni and create lasting connections as they gain valuable industry knowledge.
2023-2024 Trips
New York City
Jan. 15 – 20, 2024
Join the School of Journalism and Media from Monday, Jan. 15 through Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 in New York City where students will visit different media organizations and meet with professionals and alumni. We will host 20 students on the trip in 2024. Registration is first come, first served via email to Dr. Michael Martinez at mtmartinez@utk.edu
Registration Start Date: Oct. 4, 2023 at noon
Registration End Date: Oct. 17 2023 at noon
Dr. Martinez will let you know via email if you secured a spot on the trip. A waiting list will be created for any student with interest beyond the 20-student maximum.
Full Payment Start Date: Oct. 18, 2023 at noon
Full Payment End Date: Oct. 31, 2023 at noon
If you fail to pay the full trip fee (below) by, Oct. 31, 2023, at noon, you forfeit your secured spot to visit NYC.
Trip fee: $600
(Fee includes room and two meals. Each attendee will be responsible for their own airfare, ground transportation and additional meals)
For more information contact Dr. Michael Martinez mtmartinez@utk.edu.
Washington D.C.
Feb. 26 – March 1, 2024
Join the School of Journalism and Media from Monday, Feb. 26 through Friday, March 1, 2024 in Washington, D.C. Students will visit different media organizations, meet with professionals and alumni and visit various Washington D.C. sites as part of the experience. We will host 20 students on the trip in 2024. Registration is first come, first served via email to Dr. Michael Martinez at mtmartinez@utk.edu.
Registration Start Date: Nov. 13, 2023 at noon
Registration End Date: Nov. 27, 2023 at noon
Dr. Martinez will let you know via email if you secured a spot on the trip. A waiting list will be created for any student with interest beyond the 20-student maximum.
Full Payment Start Date: Nov. 28, 2023 at noon
Full Payment End Date: Dec. 12, 2023 at noon
If you fail to pay the full trip fee (below) by, Dec. 12, 2023, at noon, you forfeit your secured spot to visit Washington D.C.
Trip Fee: $600
(Fee includes room and two meals. Each attendee will be responsible for their own airfare, ground transportation and additional meals)
For more information contact Dr. Michael Martinez mtmartinez@utk.edu.
Conferences
The School of Journalism and Media aims to foster professional development as an integral part of a student’s education and future career. In 2023, the school is facilitating student trips to the following conferences:
Questions about networking trips or conferences? Contact us!
