Communication Home   Program Overview   Degree & Course Description   Media Labs   Faculty   Alumni   Program History       Examine Your World: Communication Video   News       College of Arts and Sciences   Alumni Survey     Please e-mail any questions to: com@muw.edu Your Name   Present Mailing Address Line 1 Line 2 City St Zip Code   MUW Information Were you a Communication Major or Minor? What was your emphasis area? When did you graduate? Communication Major Communication Minor select a year Class of 2004 Class of 2003 Class of 2002 Class of 2001 Class of 2000 Class of 1999 Class of 1998 Class of 1997 Class of 1996 Class of 1995 Class of 1994 Class of 1993 Class of 1992 Class of 1991 Class of 1990 Class of 1989 Class of 1988 Class of 1987 Class of 1986 Class of 1985 Class of 1984 Class of 1983 Class of 1982 Class of 1981 Class of 1980 Class of 1979 Class of 1978 Class of 1977 Class of 1976 Class of 1975 Class of 1974 Class of 1973 Class of 1972 Class of 1971 Class of 1970 Class of 1969 Class of 1968 Class of 1967 Class of 1966 Class of 1965 Class of 1964 Class of 1963 Class of 1962 Class of 1961 Class of 1960 Class of 1959 Class of 1958 Class of 1957 Class of 1956 Class of 1955 Class of 1954 Class of 1953 Class of 1952 Class of 1951 Class of 1950     What is your present job title?   If you are not presently working in the field of Communication, have you worked in Communication in the past (since graduation)? What was your job title?     What is your E-mail Address?   Do you know any other graduates of the Communication program at MUW and how we may contact them?   Any Other Comments       Alumni Profiles Mallory Trochesset Class of 2006 In today’s competitive media culture, businesses are looking for educated and versatile employees with drive and determination,” says Mallory Trochesset, 2006 graduate of the Department of Communication at Mississippi University for Women. After completing the program, Trochesset knew that she was prepared to take on any position because of the skills and experiences she gained during her years at MUW. The diverse program affords students such skills ranging from public relations and broadcasting, to print journalism and communication theory. “Since interning, I’ve learned that you will utilize all of these skills in any single position you hold, and have an advantage over those students who came from programs focused on one area of communication,” said Trochesset. Such internships include her summer as Executive Administrative Intern for Country Music Television in Nashville, TN, and a position with WLOX News in Biloxi, MS. “My internships were some of the single most valuable experiences that I had while at MUW,” she says, “and I would recommend doing multiple internships to any communication student because they truly teach students the business and solidify their passion for the field as well as build a great resume for entering the workforce.” After graduating from MUW, Trochesset moved to Athens, GA, where she will begin her work on a Master’s degree in the College of Student Affairs Administration at the University of Georgia. She says that although not directly related to the field of communication, Student Affairs Administration incorporates some of the things she loved most about the field which was public speaking, interpersonal relationships, and public relations. “As the graduate assistant for the Center for Leadership and Service, I will advise a group of 20 undergraduate students on the Leadership Resource Team who will act as a consultant to campus organizations by providing programs on leadership development. I will be responsible for assisting these students with their presentation skills, creating a series of one-page information sheets on leadership topics, and hosting a one-day collegiate leadership conference for the state of Georgia among many other tasks.” And Trochesset adds some advice for those thinking about enrolling in the Department of Communication at Mississippi University for Women: “If you’re looking for a strong program where you actually enjoy going to class while learning the skills necessary to make you more marketable and appealing to employers, then register for classes now, and pay attention to those exciting internship opportunities available right around the corner!”

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