Public Relations... We did it!

As my last Public Relation class comes to a close, a time of reflection is in order. As many times as I have struggled with the course load I am glad that I stuck through it. My Public Relations concentration will come in handy no matter what field I chose to go into, whether it be advertising, sales, management information systems or a typical pr job. So, the question that was brought up in class is what this blog post will be centered on. "What ten things did I learn in my PR concentration?"

1.) Take advantage of every Public Relations related opportunity, no matter how small or time consuming.

2.) Push your limits, don't stay in your comfort zone.

3.) Make connections in every walk of life and take advantage of those connections

4.) Approach everything with a Cheery disposition and a go-getter attitude

5.) Take advantage of every assignment you are given to increase your portfolio and knowledge.

6.) Your teachers are you mentors, and they will support you.

7.) Don't give up. Push through

8.) Breathe, stress is going to be everywhere but sometimes you need to just cut off your phone and take a break.

9.) Don't view your classes as just classes, they are the windows to opportunities

10.) Develop hard skin... criticism is there to make you grow.

From winning a national campaign competition to making scrap books as the PRSSA historian every experience I have had has made me grow as a Public Relations Grad. Experiences are what make this concentration different from every other major. In order to increase your knowledge in PR the best way to learn is through trial and error. Don't give up if you make a mistake, learn from it. This isn't an easy concentration, but it is as beneficial as you make it.

I have made some life long friends, and I wouldn't trade the time I have spent for anything. I am proudly a Public Relations concentration. My education doesn't stop from here, my experiences will keep teaching me.