{"id":27116,"date":"2021-03-20T11:12:44","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T15:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/?page_id=27116"},"modified":"2022-03-21T12:31:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T16:31:43","slug":"undergraduate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/com\/admissions\/undergraduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Tell a great story.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether reporting news, creating ad campaigns or directing movies, you\u2019re telling stories. To tell <em>great<\/em> stories, you have to understand what makes a story great. You have to understand people. That\u2019s why, at Boston University College of Communication (COM), you\u2019ll pursue a well-rounded liberal arts curriculum as well as exceptional professional studies in your chosen department, be it Journalism, Film &amp; Television, Mass Communication or Advertising &amp; Public Relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In COM, you\u2019ll learn principles of communication from leading professionals and hone valuable, practical skills to help you contribute on the job from day one. At the University at large, you\u2019ll be exposed to a wealth of diverse ideas, learn what makes people tick and gain the perspective needed to recognize great stories and tell them effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Orlando Bagwell on landing the first job\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zsK65jxPNZ0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This well-rounded approach is what sets us apart from other top-rated communication programs and is a large part of why so many COM alums succeed. You\u2019ll find them at the highest levels in every area of communication around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>COM also stands for community.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>COM, of course, is short for \u201cCommunication\u201d but it represents more than just a field of study. At COM, you\u2019re part of a vibrant community of talented students and faculty who share a passion for storytelling, learning and making a difference. Students form close bonds and often work together. Mentorships turn into lifelong friendships between professor and student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also become part of the Boston University community. As a highly ranked major research university, BU attracts a diverse, international student body with interests from art to engineering to zoology. There are more than 450 student groups active on campus. Studies are challenging, social lives active and relationships rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Study here, study there.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your even larger community is Boston, a vibrant, international city and the seventh-largest media market in the country. Some of the world\u2019s foremost advertising, media, marketing and communications firms call it home. Internships and career opportunities abound. And, as a major high-tech center, the city remains at the forefront of communication innovation. Boston is also a great place to be a student. There are dozens of colleges and universities\u2014the nation\u2019s highest concentration. Social, cultural and entertainment options are myriad and varied. History is rich here. Fenway Park is practically in BU\u2019s backyard. And, despite its size, Boston is considered one of America\u2019s most walkable cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a <em>really<\/em> well-rounded education, consider spending a semester studying abroad. BU\u2019s Study Abroad program is among the best of any university, both for its breadth and the quality of our partner universities. Most popular among COM students are internships in London, Sydney, Dublin, Los Angeles and Washington, DC. But, don\u2019t make a hasty decision; we have more than 100 programs around the world from Auckland to Hong Kong to Quito to Zanzibar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Get ready for what&#8217;s next.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, you want a job. A career, to be more accurate. No one prepares you for that quite like COM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the unique approach, we provide you with great hands-on experience. Our student-run agencies do real advertising and PR campaigns for real clients. Film &amp; TV students produce films and television programs. Aspiring journalists report for regional news outlets through our BU News Service. Our internship program is excellent, and includes many leading international communication firms. 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