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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Amid quarantine while being at home in Illinois, I found a listing for an internship in digital marketing, which is my favorite thing. Not thinking much of it, I applied. I was shocked to receive an interview and land the job for this school year. All of this was happening as COVID-19 kept surprising us, so I thought, now what? Luckily, my boss offers a flexible schedule to work mostly remote and come into the office when I see fit. Here’s a sneak peek into the new normal life as a remote intern.

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Clare Quirin is a GVSU sophomore double majoring in film/video and advertising/public relations. She is a second-year member of PRSSA as well as Advertising Club. One day, she hopes to create film advertisements for an outdoor adventure company, because of her passion for hiking and exploring the outdoors. To gain more experience in the field, Clare began her first paid internship over the summer working as a video and marketing intern for Senior Living Experts based out of Chicago. Her passion for her future career inspired her to pursue this opportunity, and I spoke with her to learn what it’s like applying her two majors in the workplace.

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