
Short-Term Opportunities
Visit media outlets and produce journalism in places as varied as Israel or Panama in one- to two-week programs led by Medill faculty.
The experience of being a Medill student can be summarized in one word: opportunity. At Medill, you will receive dozens of opportunities to try new things.
We believe deeply that future journalists need to learn about journalism around the world, so we offer a variety of week-long global trips, chances to work in professional media outlets abroad and quarter-long opportunities to study abroad.
We will help you chart a customized path that lets you tap into your unique skills, explore your passions and have amazing experiences along the way.
Visit media outlets and produce journalism in places as varied as Israel or Panama in one- to two-week programs led by Medill faculty.
Spend a quarter studying at Northwestern’s Qatar campus, at Peking University in China or in one of Northwestern's study abroad programs.
Work full time as reporter or public relations specialist at a media outlet or agency in Argentina, Qatar and South Africa.
Work full time as a reporter or public relations specialist for one quarter at media outlets in the U.S. or abroad through Medill's Journalism Residency, a one-of-a-kind program.
Learn about the Journalism ResidencyUse your passion for journalism and technology to explore how technology changes the way we report, consume and share news and information. In this program, you'll work as part of a team developing new technology tools for journalists.
Meet and network with Medill's guests, including top journalists, newsmakers, authors, marketing professionals and visionaries who visit our campuses each week.
Learn about research conducted at Medill regarding the local news crisis and new business models that are being developed to support this important part of democracy.