University of Queensland students have the chance to meet representatives from major media outlets thanks to The Journalism and Communication Students (JACS) society.
Supported by a 宅男导航 Office of Undergraduate Education Sponsorship Grant, the society has joined forces with the United Nations Student Association (UNSA), to host their annual Professional Drinks Evening.
JACS Marketing Vice-President Lucy-Ellen Steadman said getting exposure to the industry and building professional networks was integral to working in media and public relations.
鈥淭he key goal of JACS is to grow and expand as one of 宅男导航鈥檚 premiere student societies, while listening and responding to the needs of journalism and communication students,鈥� Ms Steadman said.
鈥淭hrough involvement in JACS, students have the opportunity to meet and make media connections, secure internships quickly, and have their questions about the industry answered by reputable professionals.
JACS and UNSA鈥檚 Drinks Evening will be held at Southbank on Thursday 9 May, at Champ Kitchen & Bar, where students will meet representatives from the ABC, Nine 宅男导航, Fairfax Media, NGOs and policy makers.
鈥淔urthermore, cohesiveness in the student body is usually only common among large degrees such as medicine and law, but JACS make it possible to form lasting friendships with future colleagues through sports, coffee, or events during semester,鈥� Ms Steadman said.
鈥淭he group has more than 450 members, and has driven a number of initiatives to respond to student needs, including career networking nights, technical workshops, alumni panels, sporting teams and an annual ball.
鈥淲e want to create an engaging student experience that assists in the academic, professional and social development of students throughout and after university life.鈥�
Taking on an executive role in the club has also added an exciting dimension to Ms Steadman鈥檚 university experience.
鈥淎s I鈥檓 on campus more, I see the importance of working hard to secure a job upon graduation and I feel more involved and motivated to perform well academically,鈥� she said.
鈥淲ith JACS I have made new industry contacts and I feel that potential employers will be impressed with my involvement in a student society 鈥� being part of the executive is effectively like running a small business.鈥�
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Media: Melanie Martin, undergrad@uq.edu.au or 3365 2929.
