Study a topic critical to your career goals and meet the people who have made names for themselves in the field. One credit courses in Experiential Learning connect you to the ideas and the people that are making news in Development/Policy, PR/Media, and finance. The courses are a unique blend of academic analysis and field study, involving trips to New York City and/or Washington D.C.
Co-sponsoring the Experiential Learning courses with the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering are the Development Offices of the Krieger and the Whiting Schools, the Second Decade Society, and the Career Center .
The experiential learning courses/trips are designed to provide you with an intensive in-class experience followed by a trip allowing you to explore the career field of choice up close. View the sample NYC Experiential Learning trip visits and industry representatives from past courses to see what may be in store for you. . .
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING COURSES
Application/Registration for Experiential Learning courses/trips must be processed at the Career Center, Garland Hall 3rd Floor. Registration materials must be submitted by Noon Friday, November 20, 2009. Students will be notified of their acceptance via email on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. If students are selected for the trip a nonrefundable $100.00 deposit is needed to hold their place, due by noon pm on December 4, 2009. Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify. If students do not meet this deadline, their space will be forfeited to a student on the waiting list. Selected Students are required to participate in a mandatory trip. (See course descriptions below for details.)
For more information please visit the Career Center, 3rd floor of Garland Hall, or call 410-516-8056.
Entrepreneurship and Management: Public Relations and Media in the Big Apple |
EN 660.150 (S) |
Gain insight into trends and career opportunities in public relations and media in this course that provides one week of class learning from Baltimore-based P.R. and media guest speakers followed by a 3-day trip to New York City to meet and network with executives from leading P.R. and media firms. |
A mandatory trip meeting and resume workshop will be held in early December. in the Career Center Library, Garland Hall, 3rd Floor. Attendance counts towards course attendance policy. |
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Seminar in International Development and Policy: Opportunities for Undergraduates |
AS 190.319 (S) |
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Economics: Seminar in Financial Literacy |
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180.104 (S) Economics: Seminar in Financial Literacy (1 credit) |
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Sample NYC Experiential Learning Trip Visits & Industry Representatives |
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Day on the Street - Financial Literacy
Blackrock: http://www.blackrock.com/
JPMorgan Chase: http://www.jpmorganchase.com/
Barclays: http:/www.barclays.com/
Citi: http://www.citi.com/domain/home.htm
International Development and Policy
Halibis/HSBC: www.halbis.com
Parter International: www.parterinternational.com
Counsel on Foreign Relations: www.cfr.org
Public Relations and Media in the Big Apple
CBS News: http://www.cbsnews.com/
RF Binder: www.rfbinder.com
Manning Selvage and Lee: www.mslworldwide.com/
How to Register |
Registration for all students:
Application/Registration for Experiential Learning courses/trips must be processed at the Career Center, Garland Hall 3rd Floor. Application materials must be submitted by Noon Friday, November 20, 2009.
Students will be notified of their acceptance via email on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. If students are selected for the trip a nonrefundable $100.00 deposit is needed to hold their place, due by noon on December 4, 2009. Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify. If students do not meet this deadline, their space will be forfeited to a student on the waiting list. Selected Students are required to participate in a mandatory trip. (See course descriptions below for details.)For more information please visit the Career Center, 3rd floor of Garland Hall, or call 410-516-8056.
Trip Amount:
$250 (check or money order made payable to "Johns Hopkins University") - includes transportation & lodging.
Trip Deposit:
$100 (nonrefundable) upon notification of acceptance into course/trip and not later than 5:00 p.m. December 4, 2009.Trip Balance Due:
$250 balance due by noon on December 18, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions (for all trips)
Once Selected:
Prompt notification and further instructions from the Career Center Office to selected students via email. Students pay their deposit and sign a Trip Release Waiver Form at the Career Center, Garland Hall 3rd Floor. Students are officially registered for the course. No Refunds will be made after Friday, December 4, 2009.
Resumes:
Students registered for all courses/ trips will submit their resume electronically to the Career Center through their Career Center Account, and must attend an up-to-date, hands-on resume workshop (held in December) that includes critiquing resumes.
Where do we stay when in NYC?
In the past, we have stayed at
The Lucerne Hotel New York, 201 West 79th Street
Phone: 212-875-1000, 1-800-492-8122
Will I have to share a room?
Yes, you will have to share a room with one other person from the class. You will have the opportunity to request a same sex roommate.
What meals are covered?
Traditionally, we ask hosts to sponsor breakfast or lunch depending on the itinerary. All other meals not scheduled with a host are on your own.
What do I need to bring?
A picture ID is critical for entry into most sites.
In addition, you will want to bring the following:
- Toiletries: Deodorant and breath mints - "the days are long."
- Bring a nice notebook/portfolio, such as Hopkins leather.
- Bring about $50 or more in cash and a credit card for emergencies
What is the attire?
Business attire unless otherwise stated.
