About Communication

What our students say:
During my internship, "I gained experience in documentary production and DVD design as well as teamwork (the basics of which I learned in Group Dynamics & Leadership)....I grew deeper relationships with teammates, professional contacts and especially Christ, without whom none of the projects would have come to fruition."
Rich Bekermeyer, (Senior Communication Major)

What our Alumni say:
"One of the greatest insights I gained [during my internship] was that communication is an interconnected field. I never saw how true this was until I watched all the different aspects work together. Different jobs within the realm of communication do not stand alone. They blend and overlap. Without knowledge about all the different aspects of the field you'll never be the best." 
Nicole J. Higgins (BA Communication '05)

"The media studies emphasis included everything I wanted--the communication classes that I loved, the writing classes that gave me a reason to pursue my passion, art classes that allowed me to create to my heart's content and classes in various media that equiped me to function in a highly technological society." 
Carol Corbin, Freelance Artist (BA Communication, '04)

My communication major "helped me be a good crew member. Since I fly for hours and days in a small space with all different types of people and personalities, knowing how to deal with it and having good crew resource management skills is important." 
Lisa Seeley, First Officer Comair Airlines (BA Communication, '93)

"God led me to this career, knowing that not just anyone has that special knack for working with the elderly and in a nursing home. I know I was meant to be at Countryside and South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Communities and meant to make a difference. I'm thankful for all I've learned at Walla Walla College, Andrews University, and from professors and advisors (Dr. Steyn, Dr. Ponniah, Dr. Harris, Dr. Bauer, and Jan Wren) that have taught me crucial principles that I've already started utilizing in my career." 
Franciska Bakken, Director of Marketing  (MA Communication, '05)

"When I met my advisor, I never imagined she would do anything more than help me select classes. However, she became so much more than just an advisor, she is also my friend. All the communication department advisors are, actually. They really care about us and they are always there any time that we need them. I couldn't ask for anything better. I'm so proud to call myself a past student of the communication department."
Kendra Adams, (BA Communication, '03)