What I Learned in PR Campaigns

By: Sarah Jones

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This semester was one of the hardest semesters I've ever had while at UNT. I believe it was because I'm a senior and they typically save all the challenging classes for the end, as they should. As seniors in college it's important to challenge us and give us a glimpse into how the professional world is going to be.

Which is why I'm so glad I took PR Campaigns. I mean it's a required course and I'm so glad it's over, but it gave me the confidence, knowledge, and skills needed to move forward in life outside of college.

Not only did the class teach me many things about PR but it also taught me life lessons. I learned how to work in a group of very different people all working towards the same goal. It was a challenge; personalities clashed and there were moments where I wasn't sure that it was going to get done. However, in the end it got done and it taught me how to deal with future coworkers. It reminded me that our endgames are the same and we just need to respect that and work together toward the common goal.

I used to think PR was too stressful, but after taking this course I see that's it's only as stressful as you make it. I just need to be confident in my work and know that I know what I'm doing, and I will get better at what I do through practice and observing. The strict deadlines and feedback from my professor really helped me become more comfortable in my PR abilities.

Overall, this class is the best class I could ever take towards my degree and I'm glad I took it and made it through like so many before me have and many after me will. So congratulations PR class of spring 2015, we made it!