Anyone in the wrong major knows all about the sinking feeling you get when you calculate how soon graduation is. It’s scary to think of receiving a degree in something you don’t enjoy! That feeling also comes around when you schedule more classes you don’t really enjoy or when you have to look for an internship or job you don’t think you’ll like. It’s clear you need something new, but what if you don’t know where to turn?
I’ve been there. I’m Ryan Collins, the online media manager for PRSSA Kent. I love working with PRSSA, but how did I get here? I was a journalism major for almost two years. I knew I loved to write as a kid, so I thought journalism was a natural choice for me. I tried all kinds of student media, but I never felt totally satisfied. Thankfully, with the help of some caring friends, I decided to take a leap of faith and finally become an ex-journalism major. I switched to public relations. Ever since I switched, I have set myself on a crash course learning PR. I need to buy a button like this and wear it all the time: I have a job working at Flash Communications, the student PR agency in Kent State’s University Communication and Marketing department. Here are some of my favorite things about PR
PS. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports employment of PR specialists is expected to grow 24 percent from 2008-2018. Once again, I love this field for its positive outlook! [Cross-posted and adapted from Student PR.]
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5/7/2014 06:40:14 pm
We have the opportunity to redefine who we are and allow our world experiences to change our own world. Like adulthood, studenthood is best experienced with the warm company and laughter of friends!
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