Recently, I've been giving quite a bit of thought to what I'll do after graduation. When I chose to study Professional Communication, I didn't have a specific career path in mind. I'm working to narrow my options down to a more specific range of careers, which is becoming easier as I continue with my Professional Communication coursework.
The next step, besides registering for the next set of courses for the upcoming fall semester, is deciding on an internship. Internships are part of the curriculum here at Alverno, and I'm coming to the point in my education where an internship is essential. I'm ecstatic about being able to enter the field of work to get a realistic idea of what careers are available to me after graduation. A bachelor's degree in Professional Communication leaves my options wide open; I could do whatever I want, so to say.
This morning, I met with my advisor and instructor, Jill. We discussed some different internship options for me, and the real-life examples of what my degree can translate into really helped to get me in the right mindset. The most appealing idea at this point is to get an internship at a publication company. I enjoy writing, and to get a foot in the door with a publication company would make it much easier to build a career in that same field. We contacted editors at two Milwaukee-based publications to ask about internships; I hope to hear back from them soon.
I think I'll learn a lot from this experience, and I'm sure it'll take me in the right direction.
Keep your fingers crossed for me!
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I've got my fingers crossed for you Thea!!
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