My Growth in Public Relations

Wow! What a quick semester it has been...I'm not sure about the rest of the class or due to the fact that I have been extremely busy over the last 6 months but it has come and gone like a gust of wind. You have that sigh of relief that it is over but then an itch to keep going and be pushed once again. I believe the quote in life that 'You can never be overdressed or overeducated'.

I look back at my first blog entry..I think it was fresh and written through the uneducated eyes of PR. I was clearly unsure of what I really was embarking on and I really didn't know the fundamentals of PR as a profession. This semester I have not only been faced with written and verbal challenges but also been able to use my enthusiasm and determination to successfully complete some tasks with ease. As a group we were given such a great opportunity in running our own campaign, even though at times I had thought 'seriously this is impossible to accomplish?' but we all worked very hard and pushed ourselves beyond our capabilities to raise over $5000 for Read Write Now. And that is just amazing!

My initial thoughts of what PR is has been tipped upside down and swirled around, the hands on experience from this course has enabled me to really know what it feels like to work for a PR agency and complete a successful campaign and event. I feel that my interpersonal and leadership skills have not only helped me but others in the group to get the job done and to do it with a sense of pride in your work and the work of others around you. I really needed to dedicate my time, on and off campus to complete assessments and activities effectively. Time management is a key role within any learning environment, but was made prominent in the field of Public Relations.

One key importance to me has been the momentum and guidance I have gained from the lecturer's - to really go that extra mile. It has enabled me to notice the drive and passion I need to facilitate as I enter the job market in this industry. There hasn't been many moments of complete relaxation or switching off from PR this semester but I'm hoping this hard work is going to pay off and really open up a new world for me.