Welcome to External Programs, Internships & Career Services
External Programs, Internships, & Career Services (EPICS) provides personalized guidance, comprehensive resources, and opportunities for School of Communication graduate and undergraduate students to explore their career interests and develop meaningful connections with alumni and industry professionals as they prepare for life beyond Northwestern.
How do we do this?
- We demystify industries and career paths
- We foster an environment that promotes serious play, resiliency, and confidence
- We program events and create content that foster a collaborative environment for students to explore potential lifelong interests ranging from creative fields to health professions
Upcoming Events
- Jan202026
SoC I EPICS: Industry Connect - Arts, Culture, Theatre, & Nonprofit
5:30 PM
601 University Place, Evanston, IL 60208Connect with experienced alumni and professionals from the arts, culture, theatre, & nonprofit sectors for an evening of networking. Meet in small groups, hear their experiences, and get career advice.
- Jan282026
SoC I EPICS: Internship Search Strategies
12:00 PM
2240 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208Internship and job searching can feel overwhelming, especially during the winter recruiting rush, but having a clear plan makes all the difference. This session will focus on preparing for summer opportunities, navigating the busiest application window and staying organized as key deadlines approach. You’ll leave with personalized next steps to help you stay competitive and confident throughout the winter recruiting season.
- Jan302026
SoC I EPICS: Q&A With Janet Lin
3:00 PM
1920 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208Join us for a Q&A with Emmy-Nominated Writer Janet Lin moderated by Assistant Professor Brett Neveu. She is currently developing three series – a DC Wonder Woman series Paradise Lost for HBOMax, a show set in the Game of Thrones universe, The Golden Empire of Yi Ti for HBO, as well as a genre procedural about a werewolf in a retirement home, RISC, for FOX. She has most recently staffed on two upcoming series for Amazon, 56 Days and Rise of the Empress. Her credits also include: Bridgerton, Cursed, The Orville, Forever, The Night Shift and Bones. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two stretchy sons.
Handshake
EPICS is integrated with Handshake, Northwestern’s central career services hub. Through this platform, students can access job and internship opportunities, schedule career appointments with EPICS staff, and stay updated on career events and workshops—all to support your career planning and job search.



