<p>I did a lot of ECs in high school but now at my CC I am not really involved in anything, I really want to do ECs that pertain to my major in some way, something that can give me a better look at it and beneficial not just some type of filler. I know Internships seem like the perfect answer but most places do not want interns that are in their 1st year or 2nd years at college and that aren't going to a 4 year yet.</p>
<p>Do any comm majors or anyone have any good suggestions???</p>
<p>See if any local businesses will let you do some freelance work for them. Like take some little restaurant with a really ugly menu and tell them that you can make it pretty for really cheap. Good EC, and it makes you a little cash. If you can do it for the first few for free, you can save copies of your work to show to other businesses and then start charging a little based on your reputation and experience. </p>
<p>If you're into music, another idea is to maybe try finding a local band that wants to gain attention. Present them with a plan and tell them you'll either do it for free or cheap. Work to develop a street team for them, to help them make posters/advertising materials, help them design a CD cover, set up a good website for them, get them attention in your CC's newspaper (if they have one) or a free local paper, or maybe even try to get them in as the opening act for a slightly more famous band. </p>
<p>Speaking of your CC's newspaper, if there is one, you might want to sign on with them. Maybe work as a business manager or doing advertisements, or you could just write. If they don't have one, see if you can start one up.</p>
<p>If there's a free local newspaper in your community, see if they need any volunteers for any kind of work, from writing to advertisements to layout to secretarial work.</p>
<p>See if any nearby TV/radio stations will let you volunteer to do grunt work/secretarial work.</p>
<p>See if any local business needs a webmaster if you're good with computers.</p>
<p>Is there a debate/speech team at your CC? Join. If there isn't one, start one.</p>
<p>These are just examples. There's so many possibilities. Tailor them to fit your individual interests and goals. </p>
<p>Oh, and this might be helpful too: Communication</a> Studies/Speech Communication.</p>
<p>I looked at your backposts and I saw your other question about taking a foreign language too. I think you should go with Spanish or a different language if you're worried about ASL transferring/meeting school's requirements. I don't think any colleges will think it's weird; I would just think, "Oh, ok, ani_zarkesh just wanted to try a new language. That's cool."</p>
<p>Good luck with everything!</p>
<p>Thank you so much! that was really really helpful!!!</p>
<p>I must agree that was some excellent advice. I am in a similar situation and I definitely found this helpful!</p>
<p>That is good advice. im also a communications major and need that. thanks</p>