The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media is committed to exposing our students to life in major media markets. During the fall and spring semesters, selected students participate in Career Treks during fall and spring break. These Career Treks give students a chance to visit major markets, as well as network with alumni.
These students meet in small groups with alumni and others working in media and journalism fields and get to experience what work-life is like in these cities. The trips give students the opportunity to learn from alumni and make connections in their career fields that can help them secure jobs and internships in the future.
The Reuhl Family Foundation Excellence Fund helps support Career Treks. Catherine Reuhl Becker is a 2003 graduate of the school.
Additionally, Hussman Alumni Association Board members support the Career Treks through their participation and financial gifts.
2024-25 INFORMATION
The next Career Trek is to New York City over fall break in October. The group will travel to New York City on Wednesday, October 16, spend two days in the city and head home on Saturday, October 19. Treks are open to 14 UNC Hussman undergraduate students. Students who have already been on a trek are not eligible to attend a second.
Link will go live on Friday, August 30 at 7 A.M. and close when it is full.
Applicants need a resume, headshot, PID, and should be ready to answer why they want to go. Applicants must be current Hussman undergrad students. All Hussman students can attend only one trek during their time at UNC.
For more information, please contact Heather Stevenson, assistant director of career services.
Past Career treks
Previously, students have visited media outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, Fox News, Edelman, Google, Facebook, YouTube, Rubenstein, FleishmanHillard, BBDO, BooneOakley, Charlotte Agenda and NASCAR.
Frequently Asked Questions From Students
Yes. To be selected, students must already be admitted into the school. Both undergraduate and graduate school students are welcome to apply.
Students are responsible for their transportation to and from the destination city, as well as ground transportation and meal expenses throughout the trip. The school covers the cost of the students’ hotel but not any parking fees. Additional travel funds are available for students with financial need. Students selected for the trips will be notified about how to apply for this funding.
Students are responsible for their own transportation and dining expenses, as well as any optional activities in the city that may cost money. Students can expect to spend about $100 to $200 of their own money during the trip, depending on the location of the trip.
We suggest business attire. Acceptable attire includes blouses, dress shirts with ties, dress pants, skirts, dresses, blazers and sport coats. Please plan to bring a pair of comfortable shoes if your dress shoes are not made for walking because participants often walk between appointments. Please do not wear jeans.
No. The meetings are for networking and educational purposes only. That said, our alumni regularly contact the school about hiring recent graduates and often ask students for resumes during the meetings. It is important to be prepared with work samples and resumes, just in case.
The school books double-occupancy hotel rooms in the center of the city we are visiting. Locations are chosen to provide easy access to meeting locations.
The school covers the hotel costs for two nights. Students are free to make their own accommodations to stay beyond those days to sight-see, shop, visit family and friends or schedule other meetings.
For More Information
For more information, please contact Assistant Director of Career Services Heather Stevenson.