Faculty homelands included Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, India, Korea, and Romania. The sheer, powerful pull of American culture also seems at work. Regardless of why they choose the College, these students quickly make an impact. And once our American students begin to ask questions about journalism in other countries, it's guaranteed that a lively discussion will follow. College ties to the professional sector are stronger than ever, says Associate Dean Quinn.
Some departments feature their own highly-individualized internship options.
For graduate students wishing to achieve nationally-recognized clinical certification, Communication Sciences and Disorders provides internship experiences at its campus Speech and Hearing Center. In addition, all students receive externship placements at a variety of off-campus sites, such as hospitals, public schools and rehabilitation centers in Austin and other communities throughout Central Texas. A stint with the Veterans Administration clinic in Temple made a further difference in the training of speech pathology graduate student Susanne Schlankey. That's not the type of patient you'd normally see in an outpatient clinic. Kennedy was lured, as a surprise, to the class by co-instructor Paul Begala.