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2025 L.A. Intensive Information
Open: Friday, January 12, 2024 9:00am
Close: Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM (ET).
The School of Communication, the Career Center and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations invite you to apply for and participate in the 2025ÌýÂ鶹ÊÓƵ SOC L.A. Intensive Program from May 14-20, 2025.
COST
$1,400.00 (not including transportation to and from L.A. and 5 meals). This program cannot be used for academic credit. Scholarships are available on a limited basis and are highly competitive.Ìý
PURPOSE
The L.A. Intensive is designed for the rising junior, senior, graduating senior, graduate student, or recent Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum (either undergraduate or graduates 2023 or 2024) with a focus in the field of entertainment--including television and film--who wants to meet alumni and industry professionals through site visits, meetings, panel discussions, and social events.
OUTCOME
By the end of the L.A. Intensive, the participants will have business cards and contacts for future conversations as well as a better understanding of
Learn more about the 2023 L.A. Intensive fromÌýthis informational session with Senior Director of Experiential Learning Sarah Menke-Fish and SOC Career Advisor Felicia Parks.
This programÌýis designed for the rising junior, senior, graduating senior, graduate student or recent Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum with a focus in the field of entertainment.
The L.A. Intensive is competitive.ÌýIn 2024, 52 students applied and 14 were selected.ÌýMeeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
14 students will be selected for the May 14-20, 2025 program.Ìý
This program is open to all Â鶹ÊÓƵ students, graduates, and recent alums.Ìý
Requirements Include:
Upon Acceptance
Acceptance to the program is conditional. There is a series of milestones that must be met before you can officially participate, these include
Applications for the 2024 L.A. Intensive will close onÌýMonday, October 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM (ET).ÌýÌý
Interested students should complete the and be prepared to submit their current resume and a statement of purpose.Ìý
Applicants will be notified of their acceptances by Monday, October 28, 2024.
Application Materials:Ìý
You MUST submit these two (2) documents for your application to be considered.Ìý
1. ResumeÌý
2. Statement of purpose in 600 words or less that:Ìý
Applications will be evaluated on the quality of the application materials.ÌýPreference will be given to those who demonstrate a career focus and professionalism through the application process. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed. Space is limited on the trip, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance in the program.Ìý
Timeline for those accepted into the Â鶹ÊÓƵ SOC LA Intensive:
There are some milestones that must be met before you can officially enroll. These include:Ìý
Questions?Ìý
Call Sarah Menke-Fish, Asst. Professor & Senior Director of Experiential Learning,Ìý202-885-2026
$1,400.00 (not including transportation to and from L.A. and 5Ìýmeals)
Deposit of $500 Due December 6, 2024Ìý
Final Payment of $900 Due March 3, 2025
Limited Scholarships Available
This program cannot be used for academic credit.Ìý
Contact Sarah Menke-Fish, Assistant Dean of Experiential Learning at 202-885-2026Ìýor smenke@american.edu.
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