Why study 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 Beckermeyer (Senior Communication Major)

“I was relatively new to the Communication Department at Andrews.  I wasn’t familiar with anyone in the department, but when I walked into the office I received a warm welcome.  Dr. Delyse Steyn, Department Chair, took a genuine interest in my studies and told me what I would need to complete my Communication degree.  She even filled me in on the amazing travel opportunities the department had to offer.  I felt like I belonged and was grateful to the helpful faculty and staff of the Communication Department.”
Rebecca LaFrance (Sophomore Communication major)
 
 “My first time in a class at Andrews was with Dr. Steyn.  I was still trying to figure out my place in the general communications world.  She encouraged me to get involved with the ‘Student Movement’ as soon as possible so I could get experience.  She really helped me figure out what I was here for and to become a better communicator.  Everyone in the department is helpful and friendly… I’m glad to be a part of it.” 
Janelle Collins (Sophomore Journalism 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 equipped 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)