As we are in the week of Thanksgiving and with finals on the clock, it is important to evaluate how far you have come in your professional development. I find myself constantly worried I am not doing enough. After taking the time to step back and evaluate, I end up feeling more confident in what I have accomplished. With a profession that moves so quickly, it can be challenging to recognize growth and not jump to the next task. In honor of Thanksgiving, here are some ways you can be thankful for your PRogress:

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Why have a personal portfolio? What are the benefits? How do I create a portfolio? What does a portfolio include? These are all very important questions, and questions that ad/pr students should know how to answer.

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Throughout this pandemic, we ALL have been forced to work and go to school almost completely remotely. For some this might be the best thing ever, but for others it causes a lot of challenges. What can I do to make my GrandPR fun while being virtual? What can I do to get that same motivation that I always had in the classroom to be the same in virtual class? How can I keep myself accountable for my work? Not only has this been a challenge for college students and professors, but it has been a challenge for all levels of education.

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Choosing the right electives can be overwhelming. Since public relations is a field with many sub-fields, it makes the decision even more difficult. Public relations students can choose elective courses from any of the following programs:

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Imposter syndrome is the feeling of inadequacy despite evident success. Those who suffer from imposter syndrome suffer from chronic self-doubt that tends to override their feelings of success or proof of competence. As graduation approaches, and I prepare my portfolio for internships and life post-grad, I find myself mulling over what I’ve accomplished in my undergrad. Is my work good enough? Am I good enough? Am I ready for the working world? I think many of us are feeling this overwhelming sense of impending doom. Imposter syndrome is a real thing and it’s something we have to combat head-on. The real world is approaching fast, and here are some tips to combat imposter syndrome:

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