I just realized that I have about 4 entries but I haven't even introduced myself. I apologize for my rudeness. My name is Lily, short for Liliana, Reyes. I am 21 years old and in my second year of the Public Relations program at Conestoga College. Being in second year means I am expected to graduate in April 2010.
When I began the program, I was hoping I would become the next Samantha Jones (Sex and the City). She was powerful, had prominent clients, threw exclusive parties and lived an overall fabulous life. However, on my day of orientation I was quickly told this program was not designed to make me in to the next Sam Jones. I soon realized that the profession of Public Relations was much more than what was portrayed on this classic HBO show.
PR has so many different elements, it's fascinating. If you're an excellent writer you can specialize in that but if you're better at presentations then there is also a place for you. Plus for those of us with a mild case of ADD, the variety is comforting. You can do PR work for a fast paced agency or work for a non profit corporation. Don't mean to sound cliche but the possibilities are endless.
So, now it has come to this. I know I really like this program and can see myself in this profession but April is fast approaching and I'm getting a bit scared. I'm still debating if I should continue with school and get my degree or if I should just go on a job hunt. I don't have much time to decide but whatever it is I know that I belong in the PR world. I no longer want to be the next Sam Jones, I just want to be the best at being me.
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