Public Relations Class Offers Real World Practice, Confidence and Satisfaction

For the last two years I’ve wondered if I had what it takes to be in public relations. After taking this class, I know I’ve chosen the right career path.

I’ve been a print journalist for most of my adult life. It’s the only career I’ve ever known. Yet at 39 I found myself out of a job and searching in a field that was rapidly sinking into obscurity. A career change seemed the obvious choice and a public relations degree from Franklin University was the perfect path.

Even after that path was selected there was a sense of unease and self doubt as to whether I could handle a public relations career. Media Research and Writing class has allayed that self doubt.

The class provided a great opportunity to act as a public relations professional. It gave the chance to plan PR campaigns, to determine the appropriate PR deliverables, and to present ideas to a group of peers.
The class also provided the opportunity to practice a variety of public relations writing including news releases, fact sheets television and radio spots, brochures and newsletters.

Each successful assignment brought the feeling of accomplishment and self satisfaction. Increased self confidence was the result.

Media Research and Writing class was not only educationally rewarding, but it was also emotionally rewarding. It was hard work, but it was well worth it if it gives me the skills to fulfill my goal to successfully switch from journalism to public relations.