Matea Caluk '09 & '11
I absolutely loved Kleiner late night. I lived in Kistler, and my friend group would spend hours in Kleiner studying, dancing, and joking around. This really shaped my sense of belonging at GVSU.
The Communication and the Arts Community is a space where you can gain information about various areas of creative, expressive, and communication focused professions. Are you a great active listener? Do you enjoy being artistic? Are you a strong writer? These interest areas and more will apply to various opportunities that you’ll learn about in this community. Examples of jobs you may learn about in this community include digital marketers, journalists, musicians, graphic designers, and many others. You’ll receive information of relevant campus information, event opportunities, internships, jobs, industry trends, and professional development resources.
Many students are interested in pursuing areas within communication and the arts at GVSU, but aren’t sure how to get started. Here you'll find tools to help you learn more about GVSU majors and various career pathways in communication and the arts.
Getting involved and gaining experience is a great way to explore your interests, “test out” ideas, and learn more about the world of work. Getting involved can look differently. The important thing is to get excited and try something!
Some jobs and industries may require you to go beyond a bachelor’s degree to consider graduate level programs and/or licensure. For some students, they may choose to start a graduate program immediately after undergrad, while others may choose to take a gap year to gain experience before pursuing an advanced degree.
Many students are interested in pursuing areas within communication and the arts at GVSU, but aren’t sure how to get started. Here are some tools to help you learn more about GVSU majors and various pathways in communication and art careers.
Areas of interest might include advertising, public relations, copywriting, editing, journalism, broadcasting, social media, event planning, or client relations.
Areas of interest might include written and visual storytelling, advertising, creative design, directing, producing, interviewing, or photography/film.
This area might include storytelling, film/video, music, dance, theater, photography or creative writing.
Click on each career guide to obtain information about internship & volunteer sites, job titles, and skills relevant to these areas.
Check out department websites for course offerings and curriculum guides, additional career resources, relevant events, and more!
Many students are also interested in adding a nonprofit or business minor. Check out these advising centers for more information.
Minors and certificates can be a great way to demonstrate to employers that you have training in a specific area or skill set.
Check out what alumni are doing in communication and the arts to inform your own career journey.
I absolutely loved Kleiner late night. I lived in Kistler, and my friend group would spend hours in Kleiner studying, dancing, and joking around. This really shaped my sense of belonging at GVSU.
Between my undergrad classes, graduate classes, and interactions with faculty and staff campus-wide, I developed countless friendships and working relationships that I will always be grateful for.
My favorite GV memory was being an RA in the same dorm that I lived in my freshman year and watching over the new class of freshmen coming in.
Find more Communication & the Arts Alumni on LinkedIn!
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Getting involved and gaining experience is a great way to explore your interests, “test out” ideas, and learn more about the world of work. Getting involved can look differently. The important thing is to get excited and try something!
On-campus student organizations with a professional goal are an excellent way to explore your future career and get involved in your field. For more information on the organizations below use the GVSU LakerLink.
August 23, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Embark on a journey of self-discovery outside of Kleiner Commons with the Career Center's student staff as your guides. First-year students, come and explore a myriad of career quizzes tailored...
September 29, 2024 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
All Grand Valley students and alumni are invited to attend a GVSU/JCPenney Suit-Up Event! This event will include options to participate virtually or in-person. In-person: Come to JCPenney at RiverTown...
October 9, 2024 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Fall Career & Internship Fair is an excellent place to kick off your job or internship search, or to begin networking with organizations looking to hire Grand Valley students and alumni of...
7/24/24
Fruit, Vegetable & Nut Marketing Specialist
for job 9137841
USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service
Expires: 7/31/24
7/23/24
Donor Services Coordinator (@ St. Marcus Lutheran School)
for job 9134355
Jobs That Help
Expires: 8/4/24
7/23/24
Compliance Officer Intern AMS-NOP (Virtual)
for job 9133933
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Expires: 7/28/24
7/23/24
ARS FD Safety Assistant (Virtual - Beltsville, MD) Fall 2024
for job 9133005
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Expires: 7/28/24
7/22/24
Tour Program Associate
for job 9129831
The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Expires: 8/2/24
Check out opportunities for testing out the world of work via paid and unpaid experiences with a low time commitment.
Some jobs and industries may require you to go beyond a bachelor’s degree to consider graduate level programs and/or licensure. For some students, they may choose to start a graduate program immediately after undergrad, while others may choose to take a gap year to gain experience before pursuing an advanced degree.
Some common post-undergraduate pathways in Communication and the Arts may include:
Other common post-undergraduate pathways include:
Office Address: 200 Student Services
Phone: (616) 331-3311
Email: [email protected]
Lisa is a Career Advisor who works with students, faculty, and employers in the communications, humanities, and liberal studies programs. She also works closely with our first and second year students as they begin exploring the world of work.