“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life,” they say.
After almost two years of college complete, there is no way I’ll be able to graduate on time now, I thought. I looked into business, that’s a safe route. But when I really researched it, I realized I would fall too far back if I majored in that. Then, I came across Mass Communications. I had heard about it before, and thought it was an interesting major, but what would I do with that? As I looked into it, I realized there is so much you can do with this degree. From broadcast to public relations to advertising, this major really caught my attention. Something about advertising stuck out to me. So I began to calculate what would happen if I chose this degree. I found out that I would be able to graduate on time. Best. News. Ever! So I took some intro classes to see how I would like it and I quickly realized this was exactly where I was supposed to be. Reading and writing is something that has always come naturally to me. So finding a career that would allow me to do this creatively was something I was excited about. After one year, it feels like this was my major all along. I went all in and tried my best to get as involved as I could. I entered an advertising competition (and won…say what!?), toured advertising agencies, and have had two real-world internships. I look back at all that I’ve accomplished and notice how I can really underestimate myself. In the moment, it can feel like things are moving slow and I start to wonder if I’m really doing everything I can. However, when I step back and look at the bigger picture I really see how easy it is to forget how far I’ve come in just a year. So word of encouragement to all my college friends out there, don’t be too hard on yourself. It is important to always challenge yourself, but don’t be afraid of failing, change and trying new things. Looking back, I never thought I’d be where I am now. Entering my senior year now, I’m really looking forward to what this last year of college has to offer me before I enter the real world. To Write Authentically – To Share Joy, L
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