Global Media & Communication Seminar

Sponsored by the School of Communication, the Global Media & Communications Seminar (GMCS) features a combination of lectures and employer site visits that allow students to develop an understanding of and gain exposure to the global media and communications industries. This program allows students to engage with prominent industry professionals in the field as well as faculty in the classroom, all while exploring and touring the city of London. This program is open to School of Communication undergraduate majors who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors only.

GMCS consists of two separate but connected parts: the seminar class (taught in Evanston) and the seminar trip (conducted in London). Students will first learn about the Global Media & Communications industries in the classroom. Upon completion of the class, students travel alongside faculty and staff to London where they engage first-hand with the country, culture, and industries they studied.

Students accepted into this program will be enrolled in and must complete the one credit Global Media & Communications Seminar course CMN 350-0 during the Winter 2027 quarter. The trip portion of the seminar is scheduled to take place in London over NU’s spring break. All participants must be available to travel from March 19 – 26, 2027

The School of Communication will cover:

  • Hotel (shared room)
  • Ground transportation while in London
  • GeoBlue: Northwestern’s international medical assistance and insurance (mandated by NU)
  • One meal daily, plus 1-2 additional meals based on schedule of events
  • Costs associated with class required enrichment activities (i.e. theatre tickets, admission to museums, etc.)
  • Roundtrip airfare
  • Ground transportation to/from airport in Illinois and London.

Participating students will be responsible for their own meals, relevant visa/passport fees (as applicable) and discretionary spending money if they are selected to participate. Please use this form to indicate if you would like to be considered for additional financial assistance from the School of Communication to support your participation in this opportunity. Please note: submission of this form does not guarantee financial assistance.

For questions or concerns:

Kate Holst Test
Associate Director | EPICS, School of Communication
E: Kate.test@northwestern.edu

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Academic , School of Communication
Deadline
10/26/2026
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  9. Please indicate which areas you are requesting the School of Communication review to consider providing financial assistance. Please note that EPICS will try to fulfill your request, but funding is not guaranteed. Select all that apply:
  10. If you selected "Other" above, please provide more details. If you didn't select "Other", write "N/A"
  11. Is there any additional information you wish to share with the committee to support your request? If you do not receive financial aid at Northwestern, but still have financial need, or if you have any additional/new financial information that is not reflected on your General Application, please provide a brief description of this need.
  12. I certify that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
  13. Information Release: I understand that the Community Standards/Dean of Students will release any information regarding my disciplinary record at Northwestern to the School of Communication and that this information will be used in determining my suitability for the Global Media & Communications Seminar.
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