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Now that I am going into my junior year at Ohio University, I am officially enjoying the perks of apartment life. After spending my freshman and sophomore years in the dorms, renting an off-campus apartment for my junior year was needed. Since I have officially owned the apartment since June, visiting Athens in the summer … Continue reading First-Time Apartment Owner in the Summer — Anna Hinkle →

I am going into my senior year of college which is so hard to grasp. I still feel like a baby freshman thinking of how to decorate my dorm or which organization I want to be a part of. I’ve always been told my college years will fly by. I used to blow it off … Continue reading Thoughts as a incoming senior – Maggie Noll →

This summer I am interning at The J.M. Smucker Co., and something that has been stressed before I was even hired is the importance of its company culture. As soon as I arrived on campus, its company culture was shared with me as “something you can’t describe” and that’s entirely accurate. This company has an … Continue reading The Importance of company culture — Maxwell Burton →

​It’s hard to believe I’m writing my second internship diary to discuss my time at Charlotte Motor Speedway. For a second summer, I was honored to be able to intern at the racetrack, this time as an Events Intern. The two months I was interning at the racetrack this summer were absolutely incredible and provided … Continue reading Internship Diary: Charlotte Motor Speedway– Sam Spinale →

            Throughout college, you get asked at least once, “What do you want to do after college?”. I am always puzzled by the question because by pursuing a degree in Communication Studies, with a minor in Advertising and Public Relations, there are a wide range of careers I can pursue. I am someone who wants to … Continue reading Internship Diary — Allison Young →

An internship is an excellent way to gain practical experience in the field. For Ohio University Journalism students, this experience is a requirement to graduate. Internships often occur in the summer, when most students are not taking classes. School-year internships do exist, but these options may be limited for a full-time student. Some may take place … Continue reading How to utilize a school year job to excel in a summer internship – Lauren Reed →

Mike Tobin is Vice President of Communications at University Hospitals, a health system in Cleveland with 32,000 employees whose mission since 1866 has been to heal, teach and discover. In this position, Mike leverages nearly 30 years of experience in communications, journalism, community and government relations. Key Takeaways "Dink in every day in Athens like … Continue reading April 24 – Mike Tobin, University Hospitals →

When I began my planning to study abroad, I thought about all of the sights I would see and fun experiences I would have. However, when I stepped into a country where I did not know anyone and struggled with conversations, I thought of how out of place I felt. Studying abroad in Barcelona was … Continue reading Studying Abroad: Communication in Another Country – Lauren Reed →

Here at OU, the journalism school consists of two different tracks (outside of HTC): Strategic Communication and News & Information. Some classes, like JOUR2311, are required for all journalism majors. Learning that occurs outside of the classroom is connected as well. In the ‘real world,’ PR professionals and journalists who write for publications work closely … Continue reading Strategic Communication and News & Info Students Should Collaborate More Often – Alyssa Goodenow →

Cori McKeever is President, Global Healthcare for Golin, an international public relations agency, and its specialist agency Virgo Health. Cori is responsible for evolving Golin’s unique value for its health clients, expanding its offerings and further building its people-first culture. ​Recognized with the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association “Rising Star” award in 2019, Cori is a collaborative … Continue reading April 10 – Cori McKeever, Golin →