This year the Broadcast Media, Drama and Oral Communications classes took a field trip to Marquette University. There the students explored some of
Marquette’s courses and and learned a little more about how things work in college.
Ms. Rose Richard, Messmer's Academic Support Coordinator who planned the event said, “The
purpose of Messmer Day is to introduce students to the Diederich College of
Communications so that they can envision themselves on that campus, by
participating in the very activities offered in the workshops.” And the students did
just that, rotating between three different courses and interacting with
Marquette students.
The students got a chance to work in the broadcasting studio
and get a hands-on look on how things are done. Sophomore Keandrea Lewis said
"Going into the studio was an amazing opportunity for me
because, as a Broadcast Media student, it gives me a better understanding of what broadcasting is all about, and what other elements contribute to it." Agreeing with her, sophomore
Cylus Hunter said “[Working in the studio] was an opportunity I never thought I would have.”
The students enthusiastically joined in the workshop activities
even though they had not had those experiences before. The other two rotations were Drama, where the students played improvisation games, and Print Journalism.
Along with rotations students got a chance to ask great questions, particularly of the Marquette student panel and the
EOP staff. Then they caught up with Messmer alums who attend Marquette, and asked questions
about college life and the good and bad things that come along with it. Ms. Richard said, “My favorite part of the day was the
student panel. Students spoke of how they adjusted to life on campus, their
classes, and their activities.”
Thank you Marquette for giving Messmer students a good taste of college life and the communications department.
--Contributed by sophomore Ramanda Davis
