Balancing my schedule between two programs is not an easy task, but one that has benefited me in many ways. Being a dual-degree graduate student at the College of Law and at Newhouse has been trying but a decision that I don’t regret in the least. Getting exposure to two distinct student bodies has been …
The process of finding a summer public relations internship is tedious. It requires extensive research, follow up, luck and patience. The process of finding a place to live, however, is even more burdensome! Although I am still finalizing my internship plans, I plan on being in the Chicago area. I recently got engaged to a …
In high school and for most of my undergraduate career, I did as little outside of the classroom as possible. I kept to myself and (at least in my mind) took full advantage of my personal time. I’ve now found that making adequate use of my personal time actually means staying as involved with school …
The summer internship search process is now in full swing. My public relations colleagues and I are in the midst of corresponding with human resources representatives from various organizations and firms. In some cases, we are coordinating phone or in-person interviews and trying to research living arrangements. This intricate process is equally stressful and exciting. …
My public relations internship experience at Eric Mower and Associates has been spectacular thus far. Eric Mower and Associates is an integrated marketing communications agency that offers consumer and business-to-business advertising, public relations and public affairs, brand promotion and digital/direct/relationship marketing. They are headquartered here in Syracuse. As a very well respected firm in the public …
Newhouse graduate public relations students are given many opportunities to network with industry professionals, learn about best practices and obtain advice on how to approach the job search. One such event occurred on February 10 when Newhouse sponsored the HR Roundtable – a Skype-based roundtable discussion with human resources professionals from some of the most …
It’s the time of year when my fellow public relations colleagues and I are beginning to search for our summer internships. This internship is not only a great way to put the strategies and skills I’ve learned to use but will be vital in determining where I obtain my full-time position after graduating. My particular …
The Newhouse Public Relations Benchmark Trip to New York City was an incredible experience, and one that benefited me in a multitude of ways. My colleagues and I had the fortune of visiting several prominent agencies and organizations in the city with hopes of finding out more about their organizational culture, finding out how their …
Hill Communications, an on-campus, student-run public relations firm affiliated with the Public Relations Student Society of America, provides communications services for a variety of different local clients. As a first-year graduate public relations student with no formal experience in the field, I thought it would be a great opportunity for me, and so I applied. …