A Hopeful Outlookby Shagah Zakerion
As my college career at the University of Oklahoma inches closer and closer to the finale, I am forced to answer the daunting question all seniors must face: So, what are you doing with your life come May? While I wish I had a clear answer, the truth is I am not sure. I may have a public relations degree, but my experiences in the last four years have shown me that nothing is set in stone.
I started four years ago thinking that public relations was perfect for me. I watched Samantha on Sex and the City, saw the PR girls on television and was always drawn to the fast paced environment of public relations. I knew I was meant to work with people, above all else.
But, since declaring my major, I've had so many experiences that have changed the future I see for myself. I studied abroad with Honors at Oxford as a junior. This summer I worked as a Ewing Fellow in a congressional office in Washington, D.C. Now, I am working as a PR coordinator at the Norman Arts Council. Not only do I have a passion for politics that I didn't have four years ago, but I'm also driven by this desire to change things and give back to my community in a way I was not before.
Although I still love the thrill of a PR and the idea of working in communications, my passions have changed immensely over the last four years. While I sometimes question my decision to go with a PR major, the truth is that PR has given me so many skills that will only take me further in whatever path I take. My future might be a big question mark right now, but I'm confident and hopeful that my university experiences have prepared me for what ever I take on.
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1 comment:
What a thoughtful, heartfelt comment. Thanks for sharing your perspectives. It is important to know that a PR major can empower someone to choose a career path beyond the traditional job positions.
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