We’ve started our blogging project in Advanced PR Writing. The students are tasked with writing two posts per week – on based on a prompt from me and one of their choosing.
Here are some of the highlights from the first couple of weeks.
Megan talks about what she’s learning at her internship with a real estate software developer in Eugene. Sounds like she’s getting a good foundation in the basics of communication. You know, try as we might to “teach” this kind of thing, it’s really the on-the-job work that helps connect the dots between class and the real world. Kudos to Megan for taking the time to process what she’s learning and making these meaningful connections.
Jessica’s post about wanting more up-to-date news strikes me as interesting commentary on how the public’s demand for information has changed. I find myself expecting more and different news on a story, too. That’s really where Internet media comes in. While this particular story she talks about might not be covered “more” in blogs, it’s just the kind of thing that will be as the medium grows.
Shelley says pastors make the best presenters. I wholeheartedly agree! My dad was a senior pastor of a church for 20 years and he’s one of the best speakers I know. Shelley is doing an amazing job with this assignment. Check out her other posts, too.
Finally, Heron has a thoughtful post about the advertising agency environment. Heron gets “it.” She’s a big picture thinker and a good team leader. This is a great post that made me think. And one of the things I thought is that I’m clearly not even remotely “edgy” enough to even think about walking on the sidewalk in front of the “leading edge” boutiques. Wexley School for Girls?
Look forward to sharing more with you soon.
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2 responses to “PR Students are Smart!”
Hi Kelli, I have read their posts too and think they are doing great on the posts.
I really envy Megan since she already built up a good foundation for her future. I always want to find internship in my home country, which is Hong Kong, but it is so hard to do so. They offer their internship mostly to students who study in the domestic colleges.
I want to start my career in Hong Kong and I wonder is ther a big difference on job of PR between U.S.A and other Asian countries like Hong Kong?
I am also curious about the grading for our blog. In today class, you said we will get partical credits if we post on time. I wonder how can we get the full 50 points?
Thanks for sharing our classmates’ posts, this give me more ideas on working for my future posts!
Jacqueline: I think there are cultural differences between the US and Hong Kong, which you’re certainly at an advantage to know! But the core of doing PR is pretty much the same. I would keep trying! There are many worldwide agencies that are headquartered in the U.S. that have offices in Hong Kong. Waggener Edstrom, Hill & Knowlton, Ketchum and lots of others. I’ll keep my ears and eyes open for you!