New York City Seminar
Program Information
As part of the NYC Seminar, attendees will be able to participate in up to eight office visits, a welcome dinner with the New York Texas Exes, and a networking reception with office visit hosts and New York Texas Exes. Attendees will also have time for individual meetings and interviews at the conclusion of the Seminar.
Schedule
The exact schedule, including daily list of office visits will not be available until just before the Seminar. However, the following is a general schedule:
| 3:00 pm | Hotel Check-In |
| 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Welcome Dinner |
| 8:30 pm | Free (Optional walking tour of Lower Manhattan) |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Three to four office visits of one to two hours |
| 5:00 pm | Free |
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Three to four office visits of one to two hours |
| 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Networking Reception |
| 8:00 pm | Free |
Wednesday, March 17
| 12:00 pm onward | Time for Individual Meetings/Interviews |
Sunday, March 14 - Orientation and Welcome Dinner
The Seminar will begin Sunday evening with a short program orientation to review the agenda for the week and to meet your fellow attendees. The orientation will be followed by a welcome dinner at Stout Restaurant with the New York Texas Exes. This will be a good opportunity to ask many of the questions you may have, including:
- How much should you save up for your first few months?
- What is an average entry-level salary in your industry?
- How do you balance the cost of living and entry-level salaries?
- How do you make contacts?
- What is the best way to approach a job search?
- Is it possible to secure a position before heading to New York?
- These topics and many more will be discussed.
Monday & Tuesday, March 15 & 16 - Office Visits
On Monday and Tuesday, you will have the opportunity to participate in a total of six to eight office visits & tours in your chosen area of focus. The following are examples of companies we have visited in the past. The 2010 schedule will be posted closer to the Seminar dates.
Advertising
McCann- Erickson, Razorfish, TBWA, Digitas, Carat, Cline Davis Mann*, Merkley and Partners*,
BBDO*, Microsoft*, Deutsch*, Dentsu*
Public Relations
Cohn and Wolfe, Bite PR, Ruder Finn, Comedy Central, Porter Novelli, Hill and Knowlton,
JWT*, Fleishman-Hillard*, Giant Noise*, Edelman*
Journalism
Sports Illustrated*, Village Voice, Time Magazine*, New York Magazine, Time Out New York, Rodale, Rolling Stone,
Dow Jones Newswires/Wall Street Journal*, MTVu*, CNN*, New York Times*, New York Daily News*
Media Management
Mick Management, MrYouth/Rep Nation, OMD, UWIRE, NBC Universal, ESPN, Tonic News*
Arts Administration
Roundabout Theatre, American for the Arts, 511 Gallery, Museum of Arts and Design, Lincoln Center,
Symphony Space, Alliance For Young Artists & Writers, Flux Factory*, Public Theatre*, BMI*, Signature Theatre*, Creative Capital*, DIA*
Investment Finance
Bank of America, Blackrock, Bryant Park Capital, RBC Capital Markets*, CitiGroup, Parity Energy*, Evercore Partners*
*Visits that are tentatively confirmed for 2010 NYC Seminar
Tuesday, March 16 – Networking Reception
The Networking Reception will be the final evening gathering of students, alumni and professionals who have participated in the Seminar. More details about the Networking Reception will be posted soon. >/p>
Extending Your Visit to New York
If you plan to arrive before March 14 or stay beyond March 17, please make alternate hotel arrangements. Check out the NYC Tourism Info at the end of this page for some starter information.
On Wednesday you must check out of the hotel by 12 noon. This day has been set aside for your personal networking, information gathering, and job/internship interviewing activities. Make the most out of your trip to New York and invest some time in setting up some individual meetings for Wednesday.
