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After graduating, Josephine worked for two public relations companies, then for CNN on their film show The Screening Room, before securing her current internship in New York City.


I really wanted to do American studies with a year abroad and the course at Essex was one of the best that I found. I had also


visited the University’s Colchester Campus before and loved it!


Josephine Asante, BA American Studies ’08, Cricklewood, London


Freshers’ Week helped me settle in very quickly because there were lots of events going on that suited all tastes. I liked the fact that there were so many different clubs and societies that I could join; it was such a good way to meet new people.


Graduate profile


The year abroad:


a student’s view Thomas Handscomb Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Autumn term 2008


“American studies at Essex offers flexibility and the opportunity to study a wide variety of modules in many different academic areas, as well as the chance to study for up to one year at a top American institution.


In my final year at Essex, I studied for one semester at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, just outside New Orleans. It was an amazing experience and I would recommend it to anyone. The chance to live and experience university life in America, rather than just seeing the tourist sights, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that should not be missed. You experience a wealth of American culture, history, literature, sport and politics.


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All of my lecturers were really friendly. If I ever had any queries I could pop in to their office and they would be willing to help me with any problems that I had. I especially enjoyed the module Black


America, as it was a topic that I had always been particularly interested in. I was also fascinated by the film modules I studied, both at Essex and the University of California, where I stayed during my year abroad. They have been fundamental in securing my current internship because they demonstrate my interest and skills in film, production and the media industry.


I am on the Mountbatten Internship Programme for a year and the company I am working for connects producers with advertising agencies for commercials. I am having a truly great time living and working in New York City.


I loved being at Essex! My course was great and studying in the US was amazing! It catered for every type of person, it always felt like home, and I made friends for life. I really miss it but it’s given me the foundations for a fantastic future.


During the five months that I was there, I saw the election of the western world’s first black head of state, I sat in state-of-the-art campus arenas and watched the next generation of NFL and NBA stars, I ate a traditional thanksgiving meal with my host family and I was able to undertake a range of modules that I would never have been able to try in the UK. I had the opportunity to really live as an American.


Before coming to Essex, I was slightly worried about the costs involved in studying abroad. However I need not have worried. The support from Essex was amazing and their partnerships with American universities meant that I only paid UK student fees rather than the American ones, which can be extremely expensive. Anyone considering a course in American studies should definitely take up the opportunity to study abroad as the memories will stay with you for the rest of your life.”


Thomas at the 82,000-capacity Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, watching the Jacksonville Jaguars playing the Cleveland Browns at American football


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