Journeys Through Journalism is the new site for my blog. The purpose of this blog is to practice using social networking skills for my Advanced PR Writing Class at the University of Oregon. This is the first blog page I’ve ever made, so bear with me as I learn.
I’m a senior at the University of Oregon and I plan to graduate this spring. I will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations along with a double minor in Communications and Business Administration. My plans for after graduation are still undecided. After high school I thought that it would be a challenge to find a job opportunity, now that I’m almost through with college it appears that there is a world of endless opportunities. The goal for the end of this term is to decide on a geographical location to work in. Baby steps are what it’s all about.
This blog will provide the chance to show the world some of my personality. I will be able to write about trends in Public Relations and any other topics that appeal to me. Some topics I am interested in stem from the volunteering I’ve participated in on campus. Throughout college I have volunteered several days and nights for non-profit children’s organizations like Children’s Miracle Network through Dance Marathon at the University of Oregon (http://uoleadership.uoregon.edu/events/dance_marathon), MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) through Allen Hall Public Relations (http://jcomm.uoregon.edu/~ahpr/) and Camp Adventure based at University of Northern Iowa (http://www.uni.edu/campadv/).
These programs have provided me with PR experience. I am an Account Supervisor for Allen Hall Public Relations at the University of Oregon. I was the Public Relations Executive for Dance Marathon 2008 and I’m an Administrative Assistant for PRSSA, Public Relations Student Society of America (http://www.prsa.org/). After two years in the Public Relations major I have learned skills that will benefit my career in the future.
After graduation I plan on continuing to work with Health Care PR, hopefully with a focus on children. My other interests include playing tennis, enjoying Eugene’s green outdoors, relaxing, being with friendly company, traveling and listening to music.
Enjoy reading more of my blog in the future!
A great site you have, I enjoyed the readings.