My PR calling?

Hello again, this shall be my last post and I hope to make it a meaningful one.

In my first year, the concept of public relations was foreign and unfamiliar to me, all i thought i knew was if I liked to talk and write, and if liked socializing perhaps I might like PR. Fast forward to my last month as a PR intern, I've still got a long way to go before i can confidently say that I know what PR is all about. Nonetheless, my studies and this placement have given me valuable insight into the PR industry.

After much consideration, I have made a realization that PR may not be me my cup of tea, I will probably not actively pursue a career in PR as I don't see myself working in a PR consultancy or a PR department in a company. Nonetheless, this does that mean that i will completely forsake the three years I've spent learning and practicing PR. If the opportunity presents itself, i would very much prefer to practice PR in an NGO  or utilize the knowledge I've gained for a future business venture.

I do believe that PR, good PR that is, is something that should be practiced by everyone. To conclude this post, I would like to recap on my favorite things about PR. My studies have taught me that PR has the power to shift perceptions and change attitudes and because of this power, PR can be a powerful advocate for marginalized groups and issues. If i were to practiced PR, i hope that it would be for a meaningful cause.

Daphne Margaret Jolly
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Curtin Sarawak Campus