cjc x nyc alumni
Help us bring CJC to NYC
Your gift and support can help CJC students experience what it’s like to learn, work and live in one of the most important media and communication hubs in the nation.
“FCB Health hosted a group from CJCxNYC and it was a highlight of my summer. The students were attentive, prepared and asked thoughtful and interesting questions. I was impressed with how much they already know about our industry and their curiosity to learn more. Since then, I’ve connected with many of these students and hope to bring them on as interns or even hire them post-graduation.”
– Wendy Goodman, B.S. Journalism 1991, Executive Vice President, FCB Health
“We hosted CJCxNYC students for a tour of IBM’s NYC office. Students raced an AI-powered car around a mini track to learn about machine learning, talked to a human-like robot and took an immersive experience through a self-autonomous ship in our Innovation Studio. It’s very rewarding to help inspire emerging public relations leaders.”
– Tamarra Thal, B.S. Public Relations 2020, Executive Communications Lead, IBM
Opportunities to Give
Sponsor a Student
A $6,000 gift can cover one student’s costs for a summer internship through CJCxNYC, including housing, travel and transportation.
Housing
Streeteasy, a Zillow brand, reports the median rent in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan ranges from $2,250 – $3,300. That’s up to five times more expensive than the monthly rent in many Gainesville apartments.
A $1,500 gift can cover one month’s rent for one student in most NYC student housing apartments. A $5,000 gift can cover up to three months’ rent.
Travel & Transportation
Help students get to and around NYC with a flight or monthly MetroCard.
- A $127 gift can cover a student’s MetroCard for one month.
- A $300 gift can cover most round trip flights from Florida to New York.
Local Experiences
Help students experience the culture and vibrancy of NYC through group visits or tours at museums, shows, studios and local restaurants. Ways to give include tickets, free tours or cash donations.
Cash Gifts
Contributions, no matter how small or large, add up to make an immeasurable impact on students and the CJCxNYC program. Your gift may be unrestricted or designated for a specific purpose within the program.
Other Ways to Get Involved
- Hire top CJC students for internships at your organization or sponsor a student competition
- Host a visit to your office during a CJCxNYC immersion trip
- Volunteer to review students’ program applications as a judge
- Mentor a student interning in New York City