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MatadorU is an online education and resource center.

Once you enroll in a program, you have LIFETIME access, and can enter it anytime, from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. As an alumni, you can continue to benefit from the resources and participate in the community.

There are 7 elements to our programs:

	The Curriculum Program curricula are based on 12 chapters of rigorous coursework, including lessons, recommended reading, and weekly assignments. Students get lifetime access.
	Exclusive Interviews Have you ever wished you could sit down with the editorial staff of the most-read travel magazine in the world? Now you can. All students get exclusive access to our video interview series with National Geographic Traveler. View the teaser
	Pro Modules Every MatadorU enrollment comes with access to our evolving roster of professional modules, offering the latest guides and skills beyond the course material. Learn more →
	The Market Blog A go-to resource for both students and alumni, the Market Blog features relevant market leads, residencies, fellowships and grants, and other opportunities in traditional and new media. These are often exclusive leads from Matador and the growing number of well known publishers who come directly to us seeking candidates for press trips and employment. Lifetime access.
	Press Trips MatadorU connects our award-winning travel writing and photography graduates with PR firms, tourism boards, and media outlets around the world. From press trips to writer in residence programs, we create industry-leading partnerships that redefine how writers and photographers develop and publish stories on travel and place. Learn more
	The Community Set up as an easy-to-follow online forum, the community is the nucleus of MatadorU. It’s where students network, make social media calls, share resources and experiences, and engage in creative collaboration. As students have lifetime access, the community can provide long-term benefits for developing one’s brand and circle of colleagues.
	Labs Labs are weekly public workshops that examine specific pieces from students. Labs are curated by Matador Editors and open for all students in the community.
	Editor Feedback In addition to having work discussed publicly in the labs, students may contact MatadorU editors for private feedback on their work.
	Custom Blog All students are given their own customizable MatadorU blogs, which feature the functionality and expandability of WordPress. Students without an already established blog can use this MatadorU blog for publishing their assignments. Students who already have an established blog can use their MatadorU blog as a separate workspace for assignments and/or for practicing customization in WordPress.