Discover the transformative power of education abroad with the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications, where immersive global experiences enhance your academic journey and professional growth. Explore our upcoming trips and prepare to broaden your horizons, gain new perspectives, and build lasting connections in the world of media and communication.
Barcelona and Madrid, Spain
Global Sports, Media, and Entertainment
JOMC 391.P01 | 3 credit hours
In an increasingly globalized world, sports media is evolving rapidly. Major American sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS are striving to capture international audiences, while international leagues, especially in soccer, are making significant inroads into the U.S. market. This course, "Global Sports, Media, and Entertainment," explores the relationships between media and sports businesses, examining how global sports media targets the American market and how U.S. media expands internationally.
Students will study strategies of global sports leagues and American sports leagues, investigating the symbiotic relationships between media companies and sports organizations. A key highlight is hands-on experience in Spain, working with La Liga soccer team media professionals, including sports broadcasters, journalists, and ADPR experts, to understand media production and consumption in Spain.
This course offers a unique opportunity to gain practical insights and broaden understanding of the interconnected world of sports media and entertainment, equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in this dynamic industry.
Faculty: John Shrader and Brian Petrotta
Travel Dates: December 27, 2024 to January 18, 2025
Brussels, Belgium
Military Public Affairs in Global Governments
JOMC 492/892.951 | 1 Credit Hour
The Military Public Affairs in Global Governments study abroad course offers students firsthand experience in public relations within international governance. Based in Brussels, Belgium, the course immerses students in an environment where they engage with public affairs professionals and journalists navigating global governments.
Highlights include visits to NATO, the European Parliament, the Belgium Parliament and the US Embassies to the EU and Belgium, as well as agencies specializing in public policy and government affairs. These experiences, along with guest lectures, case-based analyses and public communication exercises, provide a comprehensive understanding of military public affairs and government relations.
Designed for students in public affairs, government relations, political science and public policy, the course develops skills in public relations campaigns, media management and an understanding of military and governmental policy interplay. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical insights, preparing students for public affairs and international relations careers.
Faculty: Shari Veil
Travel Dates: March 15 to 22, 2025
Scotland
Passport to Influence: Strategic Approaches to Travel Influencing
3 Credit Hours
The global travel industry is worth about 7.7 TRILLION dollars, but gone are the days when travel agents were the only people who could find hidden gems. Today’s travel industry is full of influencers using social media to share their travel tips and tricks with followers. Passport to Influence is a crash course in turning your wanderlust into a world-changing, trendsetting, and oh-so-instagrammable lifestyle. This isn’t just a course, it’s a compass to navigating the evolving landscape of travel influencing.
As we explore Scotland, you’ll create your own travel POV (point of view) with assignments like “The $40 Feast: Scottish Eats on $40 p/day," “Destination Doppelganger: Your Influencer Alter Ego,” and "Graveyard Grimoire: Stories etched in Silent Stone." We’ll take a steam train across Scotland, traverse the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye, document a local Highland Games event, and visit beaches, cliffs, and festivals. Throughout our journey, you’ll use your POV to develop a unique perspective on travel influencing, while learning how to make SEO and algorithms work for you. Every adventure is a story waiting to be told, and every traveler has the potential to be an influencer. Let your wanderlust become the guiding force in your pursuit of digital influence. Grab your passport, and get ready for three weeks filled with laughter, learning, and fun travel possibilities. Your journey to influence starts here!
Faculty: Kelli Boling
Travel Dates: May 16 to June 6, 2025
London, Cannes & Madrid
Experiences in Creative Excellence
3 Credit Hours
From London's dynamic creativity to Cannes Lions' global stage and Madrid's fusion of tradition and innovation, this international class will be a transformative experience for aspiring copywriters, art directors, graphic designers and anyone interested in a creative career.
Week 1: London - Unleashing Creativity In London, a global hub of the creative industry, dive into the epicenter of cutting-edge advertising and design. From the Kensington Design Museum to the Museum of Brands, you’ll gain insights into the latest trends shaping the advertising and design landscape while exploring renowned creative hubs like Shoreditch and Soho, where innovation thrives at every corner.
Week 2: Cannes Lions - The Epitome of Creativity Experience the pinnacle of creativity at Cannes Lions, the world's most prestigious advertising festival. Engage with global thought leaders, attend exclusive seminars, and witness award-winning campaigns that push boundaries and redefine creativity. Network with industry giants and gain invaluable exposure to groundbreaking ideas that shape the future of advertising.
Week 3: Madrid - Fusion of Tradition and Innovation The class concludes in Madrid, a city where tradition meets modernity in a vibrant tapestry of creativity. Check out innovative design studios, visit up-and-coming local agencies as well as global creative powerhouses and experience firsthand how Madrid's rich heritage inspires cutting-edge advertising campaigns.
Faculty: Brian Hubbard
Travel Dates: June 7 to June 28, 2025
