After completing my internship at a public relations firm in downtown Nashville, I realized that I am adequately prepared to enter the field. The education I have received at Waynesburg University has provided me with the confidence to pursue my career. All of the studying and planning paid off during my summer where I was given the opportunity to intern at such a respected agency.
During my internship, I applied what I had learned at Waynesburg. All the tests I had taken, all the papers I had written, and projects I had completed had finally made sense. I could see a direct correlation of my schoolwork in Waynesburg with my professional work in Nashville.
Throughout the summer, I worked on accounts such as AT&T, Nashville Electric Service, CSX, and Job Corps. I wrote news releases, calendar listings, biographies, and etc. I also assisted in event planning and news conference preparations.
To leave my comfort zone and dive into unknown territory was the best decision I made in my intern search. Although the application process was tedious and definitely stressful at times, it proved to be well worth it in the end. All of the emailing, applying, and interviewing resulted in a valuable experience. I learned that I have to work hard to achieve what I want and that striving to do better than what’s expected is very rewarding.
I learn to set my own expectations high and to never settle. All the work that it took for me to be eligible to intern at MP&F was worth every minute. I worked alongside talented professionals who excel at what they do. Throughout the entire summer, I was a part of a company whose slogan is “Do great work. Have fun. Make money.” Enough said.
Rachell Storm (@RachMoriah)
Waynesburg University PRSSA Vice President
Senior Communication (public relations) major
