Global Journalism Residency

Take what you've learned in class and put it to work at a leading international media company during this groundbreaking, quarter-long program that challenges you to see journalism through a global lens.

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Change your perspective

Interact with people and culture on a different level by immersing yourself as a reporter or public relations specialist. It will transform the way you view journalism and your place in the world.

You will live and work in one of the three global residency locations – Argentina, Qatar or South Africa – where you will become part of the community.

The Medill network will be with you every step of the way, with a multi-tiered support network that includes an onsite supervisor, a local coordinator, a faculty adviser and support from Northwestern's international program office.

Tell your story

You will have the opportunity to contribute to your news organization in a host of ways, from breaking news to long-form projects, putting your skills to the test in environments that will shape your journalism future and serve as an impressive calling card on your resume.