Syracuse University
“Newhouse NYC was Newhouse NYC is a one-semester program that the best decision I made provides you with a unique opportunity to intern part-time in college, and it helped for a prestigious media company while taking specialized me stand out among coursework in New York City. The program is open to other post-grads when Newhouse NYC full-time juniors and seniors from all Newhouse majors. applying for jobs.” Your Newhouse NYC experience will be built around —Yerin Kim ’18 (MAG), Assistant Editor for Semester an 18- to 24-hour-per-week internship matched to Snapchat Discover at Seventeen your interests and abilities. In the evenings, you will take Newhouse classes at the Fisher Center, Syracuse University’s academic space in midtown Manhattan. Courses include feld trips to various professional offces, such as NBC, Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, Grey and Refnery29. Throughout the semester, you will engage with an “The Newhouse NYC program gave me a competitive extensive network of accomplished professionals and advantage because of the great panelists and speakers talented alumni—many of whom occupy pivotal roles in we met. The alumni go out of their way to help you the media industry. The goal is for you to network with succeed in your future career.” as many people as possible since fnding a job in media is —Daniel Colantonio ’16 (ADV), Digital Media Planner at often about “who you know.” MullenLowe Mediahub A beautiful day for a walk across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Spending your fall or spring semester in the city allows you to gain experience, make connections, build a more We can’t wait to see you in NYC! competitive resume and test-run what it’s truly like to live “I treated my Newhouse NYC semester like one long Until then, follow us on Instagram and Twitter to see what current and work in New York. networking session. From taking classes with some Newhouse NYC students are up to: @NewhouseNYC. amazing professors to learning from inspiring bosses at my internship, everyone I interacted with helped shape IN NEWYORK CITY where I am today.” Cheryl Brody Franklin, Director Students visit “The View” and [email protected] pose with host Sunny Hostin —Omneya Aboushanab ’18 (BDJ), NBC Universal Page Program and former host Sara Haines. Marisa Ramel, Program Adviser [email protected] Experience what it’s like
ON MAIN CAMPUS (based at the Newhouse School) to live and work in the “Newhouse NYC gave me a crash course in the ‘real Shelly Griffn, Associate Director, Off-Campus Programs communications capital of the world. world.’ I learned that thank you notes, a positive attitude [email protected] and a willingness to learn really are the keys to success.” Rachel Cooper, Offce Coordinator —Jackie Pereira ’16 (PR), Assistant Account Executive at [email protected] Burson Cohn & Wolfe newhouse.syr.edu/NYC ---.....--, I Syracuse N 8W110US8 University “My mentor and I did everything from getting sushi to going to SoulCycle together. We still keep in touch, and she’s been one of the most encouraging people in my career.” —Kaitlyn Frey ’16 (MAG), Style & Beauty Editorial Assistant at People magazine
Mentorship Cost As a Newhouse NYC student, you will be paired with a mentor, typically a In addition to regular Syracuse University tuition, Newhouse NYC entails Syracuse University alumnus working in your feld of interest. Your mentor a program fee and housing costs (see below). For the current program fee, will meet with you a few times during the semester to offer career advice and please visit newhouse.syr.edu/NYC. help you adjust to life in the city. It’s an opportunity for you to see frsthand Any existing fnancial aid, grants and scholarships will be applied to the how the “Newhouse Network”—the Newhouse School’s famed group of Newhouse NYC semester. Additional costs to consider are books and highly successful alumni—is a very real and powerful resource. supplies, personal expenses, transportation (i.e.: MetroCard for the subway), meals, groceries and entertainment. Eligibility Admission to the Newhouse NYC program is granted on a space- Housing available basis. Students see a live taping of “The Daily Show” with Trevor Noah. Syracuse University has partnered with Educational Housing Services (EHS) • Open to Newhouse juniors and seniors (minimum of 60 credits completed) to offer a dormitory-style housing option for students. Students may select • Dual majors will need home college approval from furnished double or triple occupancy rooms complete with captain’s • GPA of 3.0 or higher beds with drawers, desks, desk chairs, wardrobes, TV and digital cable Transportation • Student conduct must be in good standing with the University service, refrigerator, microwave and in-room bathroom. One of the best perks of living in New York City is that you don’t need a car. Mass transit (subway, bus, etc.) is the most common form of • Prerequisites: Amenities include a ftness center, game room, laundry room, two food transportation, but you can also walk, hail a taxi or use mobile apps such Clockwise from top left: Saniya More ’19 (BDJ), Michael Bonavita ’19 (ADV), o An academic degree check with your Newhouse adviser that includes warming areas and full-size kitchen to prepare meals. Students are as Uber, Lyft and Via. Maxine Williams ’18 (TRF), Trevor Lin ’20 (ADV). your plan to spend a semester in New York City responsible for purchasing individual groceries and supplying their own o ADV majors: must have declared emphasis cookware and dishes. o BDJ majors: BDJ 311/364 Students who choose not to live at EHS may make their own housing Applications Internships o TRF majors: TRF 205, 211, 235 arrangements. In addition, students who live in the tri-state area may opt to Visit newhouse.syr.edu/NYC to apply online and fnd information The Newhouse NYC program requires an 18- to 24-hour-per-week live at home. about specifc dates and deadlines. internship aligned with your interests and skill set. Before the start of the semester, you will meet with the program director to discuss your career Academic Program goals and potential internship opportunities. The Fisher Center is Syracuse University’s academic campus in New York Simone Oliver works at Facebook during the day and teaches social media at Newhouse NYC students visit Twitter, hosted by Newhouse alumna City—a state-of-the-art teaching facility that supports the university’s goal of Newhouse NYC in the evening. Mindy Diamond ’11 (PR). Past students have excelled in internships at companies including: providing every student a chance to study in one of the world’s greatest, ---"' ------.~- ~-....., • 21st Century Fox • Nielsen most dynamic metropolitan areas. You will take classes in the evening at the ~"'--- - • ABC News • Penguin Random House Fisher Center, taught by talented professionals working in the industry. • Bravo • Refnery29 Newhouse NYC courses: • Bustle • Sunshine Sachs • BDJ 510: The Business of News & Storytelling • BuzzFeed • The Clinton Foundation • COM 346: Race, Gender, and the Media • CBS News • “The Dr. Oz Show” • COM 415: Digital Nation • DeVries Global • The “Today” Show • COM 425: Social Platforms, Processes & Perspectives • InStyle • “The View” • COM 475: NYC Communications Industry Practicum (required) • Madison Square Garden • The Week • COM 509: Communications Law in NYC • NBC • Viacom To complete your course load, you may also select from a variety of online • New York Magazine • VMLY&R courses offered by Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences.