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This career community focuses on the production, design, and distribution of literary and digital publications. Positions in this field value the creative exchange of ideas and information. Professionals write, edit, create content, and develop communications for a variety of platforms.

Work in this community includes traditional book editing and publishing, magazines, e-zines, communications, self-publishing, creative writing, and screenwriting. Employers include independent, regional, university, and nonprofit presses, in print, and the audiobook industry. Roles can include practicing writers, administrators, and those that promote writers via agents, editors, book sellers, and designers.

Successful professionals must be detail-oriented, self-directed, and ambitious to function within this competitive industry and field.

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Abroad & Away

Internship + Study in London with CEA CAPA

London, United Kingdom | Summer

This program is designed to engage students in a variety of experiential opportunities that reflect their career interests and provide an academic component to enhance their professional development as well as broaden student understanding of contemporary British culture.

Gender Roles and Leadership in College

Florence, Italy; Orvieto, Italy; Rome, Italy | Spring Break

This program was co-designed by fraternity leaders for fraternity members interested exploring leadership, leadership styles, and leadership practices in the context of fraternal organizations. Through the study of these organizations, students will also explore contemporary issues facing college-aged men, as well as the concepts of masculinity and gender roles in a comparative, intercultural context. The education abroad program and associated course provide a venue for discussion across various chapters and councils about issues such as the image of fraternity men on the MSU campus, leading in a fraternity context, and handling topical issues such as relationships, sexism and homophobia, sexual assault, hazing, drinking, and depression.

Literacies & Gender in Botswana

Gaborone and Maun, Botswana | Summer

Students will study the history, culture, society, education, politics, and languages of Botswana with a focus on how these topics are impacted by intersectional identities including race, religion, gender, sexuality, and disability. They will work with and learn from students and faculty from MSU, Botswana Open University (BOU), and the University of Botswana (UB). Ultimately MSU students will collaborate with Botswana faculty to facilitate and assess a multi-day writing retreat for faculty and staff from both institutions.

Internships in Osaka

Osaka, Japan | Summer

Japan is the third-largest economy and the fourth-leading exporter in the world, with 51 Japanese firms making the Fortune 500 lists. Osaka Prefecture is the geographical and economic center of the Kansai region (Osaka, Kyoto & Kobe), and the second largest city in Japan. The area is known for being a powerhouse for aspiring Engineers in the areas of AI/Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical and Software.

American College of Greece (ACG)

Athens, Greece | Fall/Spring

MSU students will find numerous academic options studying at the largest private college in Greece with a vibrant student community and an amazing location in the city of Athens. While intended for CommArtSci majors, students from all majors are welcome to participate and should find courses to help meet their degree requirements.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Israel | Spring

This program type is designed for students seeking a rigorous and self-guided experience. To be successful, students must commit to uphold a significant degree of proactivity and professionalism. Students are often required to secure their own housing, book individual flights, obtain a student visa/residence permit, etc. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with program information and seek out additional support and resources as needed. Additionally, students can anticipate being one of few MSU students on this program during any given term.

Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture in Santander

Santander, Spain | Summer

The Department of Romance and Classical Studies, in collaboration with the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo (UIMP) in Santander, offers a Spanish studies program during the summer. While in Spain, students will enroll for nine credits of Spanish coursework and live with a Spanish family. In addition to courses, three excursions will be offered including a 2-night and 3-day trip to Madrid.

New York City Study Away Internship Program

New York City, NY | Summer

New York offers boundless opportunities to engage your interests while you build professional skills and confidence in one of the nation’s most diverse and dynamic cities. No matter where your career interests lie, New York City is an ideal venue for a challenging and rewarding internship.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Israel | Fall/Spring

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HebrewU) is Israel’s first university and a symbol of the cultural rebirth of the Jewish nation in its ancestral homeland. HebrewU is the highest-ranked university in Israel, one of the world’s top 100, and one of the top 25 schools outside of the United States. Students will work with internationally accomplished faculty and have access to an impressive range of resources and facilities.

University of Sydney

Sydney, Australia | Fall/Spring

Founded in 1850, the University of Sydney (USyd) is a well-established Australian higher learning institution. The university is ranked in the top 50 universities worldwide according to the 2020 QS world rankings and is home to approximately 73,000 students, 20,000 of which are international. Viewed as Australia’s most innovative university, USyd aims to instill the skills, knowledge and values you need to become a leader in a rapidly changing world.

Egypt’s Role in Middle Eastern & Global Contexts

Cairo, Egypt | Spring Post-Term

Explore the cultural, social, intellectual, and political role of Egypt while being introduced to the Egyptian dialect of the Arabic language.Adopting an interdisciplinary approach to Middle Eastern humanities and global studies, this study abroad program provides students with opportunities to develop as global citizens with a sophisticated and systemic understanding of the key contemporary issues in the Middle East. With an approach that interconnects Middle East studies, contemporary Islam, and identity formation, the outcomes of the program enhance integrated and critical reasoning, cross-cultural understanding and communication, and linguistic and cultural training.

Internships in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan | Summer

Tokyo is a city that is constantly on the move. A perfect blend of ultra-modern skyscrapers and cutting-edge technology mixed with temples that are centuries old. The greater Tokyo metropolitan area is the largest in the world, with the world’s largest metropolitan economy. Tokyo holds the seat of the Japanese government as well as the Emperor of Japan. 51 of the Fortune 500 companies are based in Tokyo, holding the most of any city worldwide.

Internships in Seoul

Seoul, South Korea | Summer

MSU’s partner, CRCC Asia, will seek out internship opportunities that match the interests and backgrounds of students for a summer internship in Seoul, South Korea. Internship placement is guaranteed on the program, and students will work with CRCC Asia on placement after identifying three professional fields of interest as part of the application. Internship placements are in English, and Korean language proficiency is not required.

Community Literacies in Canada

Toronto & Montreal, Canada | Spring Post-Term

In Canada, the cities and communities will become the sites for learning, and time spent with partners leading workshops will be considered classroom time as well. We will also participate in multicultural excursions to relevant cultural and historical sites and will interact with guest lecturers on site as well. Students will submit multiple reflections and smaller low-stakes writing projects throughout the course and will collaborate on a final project due several weeks following the trip.

Aarhus University

Aarhus, Denmark | Fall/Spring

The Aarhus University exchange program was established through the Department of English, but is open to students of all majors. Students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Danish culture while also being able to take courses in English.

Lund University

Lund, Sweden | Fall/Spring

Along with the academic component of the program, students will also have the opportunity to deeply immerse themselves in the Swedish customs and culture, enhancing their overall study abroad experience.

Spanish Language, Literature & Culture in Valencia

Valencia, Spain | Summer

Located on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, Valencia is a beautiful and ancient city that was founded by the Romans and later inhabited by the Greeks and Moors, all of whom left a significant mark on its history.

Internships in Dublin

Dublin, Ireland | Summer

Interns may be placed with internationally recognized companies, domestic government agencies, as well as national and European organizations, while experiencing the warmth and individual attention of a small welcoming city.

Italian Language, Literature & Culture

Ferrara, Italy | Summer

The Italian studies program in Florence brings together the study of language and the culture and civilization of late Medieval and Renaissance Italy. Florence, the capital of Tuscany and the cradle of the Renaissance, is situated on the banks of the Arno River in central Italy.

English Literature in London

London, UK | Summer

This program offers students the opportunity to explore London as one of the great urban cities in human history and as one of the premier centers for theater both historically (during the birth of the commercial theater in the early modern period) and in its twentieth century renaissance.

Internships in Sydney

Sydney, Australia | Summer

Offering a range of internship opportunities throughout Australia, our partner (GAV) works to connect students with highly relevant placements in a variety of professional fields. Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the capital of the state of New South Wales.

Art, Food & Society in Rome

Rome, Italy | Spring

Spend a semester studying in the heart of Rome, the capital of Italy! They say a lifetime is not enough to see all that the Eternal City has to offer. Give it your best shot!

Internships in Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa | Summer

This program explores a post apartheid South Africa that has experienced rapid transformations. The end of the legally-enforced racial inequalities of apartheid has opened a complex array of opportunities for all South Africans, and a host of challenges stemming from the legacies of that history.

Internships in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, Argentina | Summer

Buenos Aires is the largest city and capital of Argentina. It is a mix of European and Latin American sights, sounds and flavors and is often referred to as the Pais of the Americas. Buenos Aires is a hub of education, business and finance in South America.

Internships in Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain | Summer

This program is designed to engage students in a variety of experiential opportunities that reflect their career interests and provide an academic component to reflect upon their professional development as well as broaden student understanding of contemporary Spanish culture.

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