what i learned...

So I know I slacked and should have posted this sooner, but here's the list of tips for success, both in the Communications world and in general!
(Yeah, I need a break from writing my article...hahah)

Okay so based on the conversations I had with the amazing people in the communications office at the OAG here's some advice:

-New York and DC are glamorized in the minds of communications (more specifically journalism and PR) majors; they can be great opportunities, but they also can be overrated and HIGHLY expensive.
-However, coming from the mouth of someone who spent 4 years in DC...great opportunity!
-Make contacts! (especially with the media - as a PR person)
- be enterprising!
- always be thinking ahead; especially in terms of electronic/internet/social media
-travel as much as possible! it's important to expand your point of view and your grasp on the world and your world.
-don't do what you think people expect of you simply for that reason...do what you love and want to do, it's the only way to be successful.
-never "park" yourself in any one specialty, always be open to new things.
-be able to make mistakes and take responsibility for them...then learn from them.
...even if you make even the biggest blunder and can admit it and learn from it, you won't be afraid to make mistakes, you'll realize they're a part of life and an excellent learning experience.
-take advantage of the opportunities provided to you along the way

For people thinking of working in the world of politics:

-work on a local campaign to see if it's something you enjoy working around and make sure it's someone you like and support
-observe press conferences from all perspectives
-when you're representing someone: remember to think ahead!

:) back to the article, loveess!!