So, my first week at Centennial College is over. I’m really excited about the program and so far it looks like it’s going to be exactly what I expected and desired.
This semester we’re taking Introduction to Corporate Communication, PR Writing 1, Event Management, Project Management, Media Relations, Copy Editing and Canadian Business Practices. While I loved my combined program at Western and I tried to ensure that all my courses there were interesting, I can’t remember a time when I was this engaged with my classes. I realize it’s early and I still haven’t been hit with the crazy workload, but hopefully this continues.
I find the content interesting and relevant and I love the way the teachers include current examples and their personal stories. It keeps me engaged and I know that I’m already learning a lot about the field.
Now that the program has begun, I’m looking forward to networking with other students and professionals in the field. I plan to look into CPRS and IABC student memberships and also to start branching out online. I have spent the past six months or so adding numerous PR blogs to my RSS reader and reading along. Unfortunately, I’ve been too shy to comment and join the conversation.
My next step is to stop hiding in the shadows and start participating in these lively conversations. Part of that is commenting on other blogs, but it also means writing more blog posts myself and tweeting more.
Let’s see how it goes.
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