Spring Break for nerds

I was really looking forward to spring break as a way to catch up on schoolwork and attend a day-long event for PRSSA members. I had babysitting lined up and schedule mapped. Then, of course, a small wrench was thrown into my spring break spokes and I needed to re-balance. New babysitting arrangements were set that turned out to be awesome and I was back on track. I spent two days at my new internship learning how things work there and one full and interesting day with fellow public relations students from area colleges learning about our chosen future profession. I was able to receive one-on-one feedback on my resume and toured three public relations agencies in downtown Jacksonville. We toured On Ideas, The Dalton Agency and Tucker Hall. The employees that gave us the tours were so gracious with their time and shared really great information to help us know if agency life is where we wanted to be. I arrived home feeling excited and with some new ideas and thoughts about places to apply for internships. I'm looking forward to wherever I'll be interning in the fall.

Come on in...the water is fine - Google Maps Project 2

Two down, three to go

It is mid-March and spring break this week. That means there are just four short weeks left in the second semester of operation "make the college degree happen." I'm surprised that this semester is slightly easier to manage than last semester while being totally different. The two online classes this semester have tested my multi-tasking and organizational skills. One way I have been tested is that different family issues have come up and it is all too easy to take care of them first while leaving online assignments to the last minute. That helps the family but causes me a lot more stress. I met with my advisor and determined the order of the rest of my classes. The end is almost in sight!

Hidden Gems Map

This hidden gem in Jacksonville is a small park with access to Julington Creek. The park is perfect for putting in a kayak or canoe.

May I leave you my resume?

I was able to attend the recent internship fair for communications majors at UNF. It was a well-done event with many booths representing corporate, non-profit and public relations agencies. I was able to speak with representatives and make some solid connections that I hope will lead to an internship. Many details will need to fall into place to work out hours for summer or fall. The simplest semester to do an internship for credit would be after my course work. That should be in the spring of 2016. It is exciting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and look forward to graduation.