Sammy Ofer School of Communications Honors Program

                                      Visits Summaries     

Upsolver : Yair Uziel

Head of Customer Operations

Summary

The Upsolver office visit provided Honors Program students with insights into the company's structure, opportunities for communication students, and Yair Uziel's personal journey in the high-tech industry. Key takeaways include Upsolver's rapid growth and diverse opportunities, Yair Uziel's passion and experience, and the company's positive work environment. Action items for students include reaching out to Yair Uziel.

I24 : Batya Levinthal

Summary

Honors Program students visited I24 News for insights into the news industry. They learned about roles and responsibilities within a news organization and the importance of accuracy, objectivity, and ethics. Batya Levinthal, lead anchor at I24 News, shared her career journey, emphasizing the challenges and rewards of working in a 24-hour news environment. Students had the opportunity to ask questions about journalism ethics, the future of news in a digital world, and career opportunities at I24 News. They gained valuable insights into the field of journalism and received practical advice for their future endeavors.

Amdocs: Stephanie Pragier

UX Lead Researcher & Designer

Summary

The Honors Program Students visited Amdocs' new campus and heard a lecture from UX Lead Researcher & Designer Stephanie Pragier. The new campus boasts various facilities like a fitness center, coffee shop chef restaurant and other unique facilitie. Pragier's lecture highlighted the fascinating work of UX designers at Amdocs and shared her career journey. Students are encouraged to reach out to Pragier for more information about UX design and career opportunities at Amdocs. The key takeaways emphasize the rewarding and challenging nature nature of UX design, and the importance of networking for professional growth.