Real-World Learning at BW Develops Versatile Career Skills
Strategic thinkers.
Savvy communicators.
Problem solvers.
Perspectives on culture and society.
Explore communication and culture majors at BW:
Meet Alexis
Hometown: Mentor, OH
Major: Communications Studies
Activities: Sorority, art director for The Exponent, Student Ambassador, Orientation and Week of Welcome leader, Cleveland Foundation intern. Studied abroad in Germany.
"My professors and my advisors are always looking out for me. They check in to see how I’m doing in a class or ask how my week has been. Their support is encouraging and empowering."
Did you know?
- BW's award-winning Model United Nations/NATO/African Union program has been in existence for more than 45 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:
- American Greetings
- AmeriCorps VISTA
- Cleveland Magazine
- Dorset Theatre Festival
- GateHouse Media
- Hale Farm & Village
- KHQ/SWX network broadcasting
- National Public Radio
- The Walt Disney Company