Author Archives: Heather
We ran into Tim Gunn on the streets of Manhattan!
Themes and threads in the city
At the Center for Student Professional Development, we work with students to reflect on their interests and experiences and identify themes and threads that tie them together. These themes and threads are clues – clues which help guide students in … Continue reading
“Focus more on what organization is best for us.”
This photo is of an event that occurred not directly through one of the events scheduled on our trip, but rather as we were walking back from NBCUniversal to our hotel on the streets of New York. A couple of … Continue reading
“Grand, colorful, busy, and vibrant.”
The Vanderbilt on Madison Avenue trip was one of the most exciting experiences I’ve had through school so far. I am grateful for the many opportunities we had to connect with alumni at various amazing companies and for all the … Continue reading
“Like an extended networking event but even better.”
This past weekend with Vanderbilt on Madison Avenue was definitely an experience that I will never forget, and I am so beyond thankful for the opportunity to participate. To summarize the trip, it was almost like an extended networking event … Continue reading
“You never know where you will end up.”
After numerous canceled and delayed flights, I had finally arrived at the LaGuardia airport- ready for my Madison Avenue detour to begin. Since I had missed Monday’s events, I was eager to explore the area the next day, and create … Continue reading
“Perspective on our long career paths”
After two eventful days in New York, we could not have finished our trip at a better location than Facebook. Here, our 20-person group got an inside look into the office of the most famous media/communications company and the lives … Continue reading
“I felt much more confident at the end of this experience”
The Vanderbilt on Madison Avenue experience was an incredible opportunity for my peers and I to explore potential careers in media and entertainment. The guest speakers of this program are experts in their field, and they provided each of us … Continue reading
“They were all so willing to share their story.”
My image is the view from the office at Viacom from our visit. It was one of the only and best pictures I took during the trip. I thought Viacom ended up being a company that I am extremely interested … Continue reading
“The Gift”
Spring Break. A time when college students flock to various warm locations and try to forget about the stresses of academia. While this sounds fantastic, I decided to spend my spring break doing something a bit more productive. I, along … Continue reading
“What matters is that you are passionate about the work.”
This photo was taken at Facebook, the last site visit of the trip. It is the view of New York City from a window in Facebook’s cafeteria. It was one of my favorite site visits because the office was so … Continue reading
“This trip was filled with mentorship”
The most exciting and unexpected part of Vanderbilt on Madison Avenue was being interviewed by Tim Gunn from the television show Project Runway when walking from one of the program meetings to our hotel. He was interviewing New Yorkers on … Continue reading
“Risk-taking is an integral part of all success”
While in New York earlier this week with Vandy on Madison Avenue I got a broad overview of the media industry, from advertising and journalism to film. Yet the one experience that really made an impression on me was when … Continue reading
“Focus on the present”
Before the Vandy on Madison Spring break trip, I had no clue as to what I wanted to do with my life. Going off my schoolwork, semester abroad in China, and past summer internship, I found myself scattered in numerous … Continue reading
“The importance of fearlessness and confidence”
The Vandy on Madison Ave spring break trip was very valuable in determining the career path I would like to pursue. As a Human and Organizational Development major, I felt as if there were a variety of paths ahead of … Continue reading
“We weren’t working, but the trip made me wish we were!”
New York I love you! While heading to New York is not exactly the typical Spring Break trip – especially when the Northeast is going through a period of snowfall that is breaking all-time records – it was exactly what … Continue reading
“We learn…by doing and witnessing.”
The trip to New York City served as taste of the potential opportunities that lie in wait for us following graduation. It was a perfectly timed trip in regards to the fact that it reinvigorated us following the overwhelmingly, often … Continue reading
“Persistence is key in order to reach my career goals”
The Spring Break Vandy on Madison Avenue trip was truly a renewing experience. As a graduating senior, I am pursuing a career in marketing within the media and entertainment industries. However, as many seniors do, I have recently found myself … Continue reading
“Character and adaptability are essential”
Vanderbilt On Madison Avenue was an incredible experience that was unlike any other Spring Break trip. Not only were current undergraduates able to visit major companies in the media and entertainment industry, but also were given multiple opportunities to … Continue reading
“Everyone gets to where they are differently”
Simply put, the Vanderbilt on Madison Avenue trip was eye opening. Going into the trip, I felt that I had set my sights on a certain kind of profession in advertising. The trip did not change my sights on advertising; … Continue reading