A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Kansas State University
105 Kedzie Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-6890
Fax: 785-532-5484

JMC Announcements

• JMC Centennial Celebration coming Sept. 2-4, 2010. [ more ]
• JMC alumna Gail Pennybacker appears on "Good Morning America" to discuss breast cancer awareness coverage: [ story with video ]
• The Common Good Internship/Career Fair will be 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
• K-State PRSSA participates in "Cotton from Blue to Green" campaign. [ watch the video ]
• JMC wins 2009 University Outstanding Department Award for Enhancing Diversity. [ more ]
• JMC professor H.S. Jin wins Presidential Award for Undergraduate Teaching Excellence. [ more ]
• K-State implements contingencies and responses during H1N1 flu outbreak. [ more ]
• JMC alum Pete Souza takes us into the Oval Office on ABC's Good Morning America. [ GMA slideshow / Whitehouse.gov slideshow]
• Miller School alum named Obama White House photographer. [ more ]
• School moves forward with Community Readiness Communications Initiative. [ more ]

Study Abroad

Quick Link: K-State's Guide to Studying Abroad

Many of you have probably already been thinking about the fact that globalization is here to stay, and you’ve prepared yourself for the job market by becoming fluent in a language and knowledgeable about one or more foreign cultures. Maybe you’ve already traveled abroad extensively. You say you haven’t done this? Don’t panic, there’s still time! Studying abroad will help you become more marketable in today’s competitive job market.

Make Yourself Marketable to Employers

Imagine you’re an employer looking at job applicants for your company. You want an employee who can cope with new experiences and take risks, who is sensitive to cultural differences, and who can successfully travel abroad to work with clients. Who are you going to hire, a K-State student that spent all four years in Manhattan, Kansas, and stayed on campus in the summers delivering pizza for Gumby’s? Or a student who has spent time studying abroad, perhaps even learning a foreign language?

The next time you’re in your largest class, look around and imagine yourself competing on the job market with your classmates. Some of them may be straight-A students or leaders of volunteer groups, but only a few of them will have study abroad experience on their resumes. Studying abroad can help distinguish you on the job market and make you valuable to an employer.

See the World

In addition to living in a different culture, study abroad may give you the opportunity to travel to new locations. For example, students studying in Australia or New Zealand often find that they can get cheap tickets to Thailand or Japan and travel there during breaks. There isn’t even one Japanese restaurant in Manhattan, KS, but you can get real Japanese sushi abroad. Students in Europe are able to take advantage of student airfares and train fares to see a variety of countries in the region. Go to Munich for Octoberfest, or Venice for Carnivale! Travel to France and Italy, and determine for yourself who makes the best pastries and has the best food!

The A.Q. Miller School has international ties in such areas as Latin America, Italy, Denmark, England and Spain for students wanting to study abroad.

Graduate On Time

Studying abroad should not delay your graduation. We help you find the right classes to match your K-State requirements so that your education will not take additional time. Most students are able to take courses in their major while they study abroad. Almost all fields can be studied abroad, although you may not find your field of study at every location. If you decide to study abroad at a location without classes in your major, you can often take classes to fulfill university “general education” and general elective requirements, or fulfill language requirements.

Learn More

For more information, visit the Kansas State University Office of International Programs, who will provide you with a comprhensive guide to studying abroad.