“During
my internships, I found many situations where I was able to connect
my coursework with my internship work. Courses such as Print
Media, Public Presentations, Media Production, Communication
for Public
Relations, and The Art and Science of Persuasion were all instrumental
in my preparation for work as an intern. Those courses gave me
an advantage at my internships because they prepared me for the
workplace by offering both theory and practical based instruction.
My communication courses guided me to be a better writer and
strategic thinker, which gave me confidence in my ability outside
of the
classroom.
I believe that my ability to find a career after graduating from
Hope was largely to do with my internship experiences and the networking
opportunities that occurred because of them.
My internship experiences equipped me with specific skill sets
including learning the current practices of the non-profit sector
and the strategies
and technologies used in a marketing agency. My internships educated
me on the methods of the business world including working with
clients, vendors, and co-workers. These benefits were distinctly
different
than those I experienced in the classroom, and would not have
been possible without an internship.”
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