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And you’re living Born intoonce a family of publishers—her father was in publishing andtaking her grandfather here and on newpublished Popular
Mechanics for 15 years—Courtney Kern chose Fair-
challenges, you’ll be sur-
field because she wanted the opportunity to discov-
prised how can her own path. er the industry formuch herself you and chart
Thanks to her on-campus internship with Fairfield’s discover about yourself. Marketing and Communications department and
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two internships in New York City—one with Condé
guidance so you can keep
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moving forward. that. Now she’s a Digital From Sales Planner at TIME, Inc. career planning programs,
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FROM A CAMPUS INTERNSHIP TO THE BIG TIME CO U R T N E Y K E R N ’ 1 2 Born into a family of publishers—her father was in publishing and her grandfather published Popular Mechanics for 15 years—Courtney Kern chose Fairfield because she wanted the opportunity to discover the industry for herself and chart her own path. Thanks to her on-campus internship with Fairfield’s Marketing and Communications department and
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M A R K B A S S O ’ 07 In Fairfield University, Mark Basso immediately saw a place where he could study all his creative passions with top professors and equipment. As a film and English double major, with a minor in music, Mark created a stop-motion animated film, with all original music, for his capstone project. This caught the attention of Marvel Entertainment and he was selected for their editorial internship. Now eight years later, he’s working with superheroes as a Marvel Project Manager and Assistant Editor of Custom Solutions.
“MY PROFESSORS PUSHED ME TO BECOME THE MOST CREATIVE PERSON I COULD BE. WHETHER IT’S BUILDING A MUSIC ARRANGEMENT FOR MY FILM AT FAIRFIELD, OR FINDING A NEW ANGLE ON HOW WE’RE GOING TO CREATE A MARVEL SUPERHERO COMIC OR ANIMATED VIDEO,” HE SAYS, “IT ALL COMES BACK TO HAVING CONFIDENCE IN WHAT YOU’RE DOING.”
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
DO YOU PURSUE YOUR PASSIONS?
Fairfield’s service-learning programs combine classwork with outreach activities, giving you the chance to interact with, learn from, and ultimately make a real difference in the community. Students can also get involved in our Leadership Workshop, Redefining Leadership Program and the StrengthsQuest Leader Self-Development Sessions. And with our many student clubs and organizations, like the Fairfield University Student Association (FUSA), you can develop critical skills and take on leadership roles. Along with having a say in your college experience, planning events, and advocating for student concerns, being involved will help you find your voice and master your talents so you can draw on them long after graduation.
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continually adapt and succeed throughout your life. All you have to do is take the first step.
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