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Written by: Kyla Williams It’s no secret that the current job market is slow, oversaturated, and incredibly frustrating (with a huge emphasis on that last one). This is especially true for those of us seeking full-time, entry-level roles upon graduation. We all have heard the horror stories: we see young professionals across various fields who … Continue reading Tips for Landing a Full-Time Job After Finishing Your Degree in Communications and Media (And Trying to Keep It Together In the Process)

Written by: Jace Vail At UCF, Ad/PR is not an open major; rather, it is restricted and bound by certain requirements before entry. These include taking introductory courses in advertising and public relations, having 30 credit hours, maintaining a good GPA, and finally, achieving a certain score on the Writeplacer exam. For context, the Writeplacer … Continue reading Writeplacer Survival Guide

Written by: Angela Cordero In the fall of 2024, I was new to UCF. I had just transferred from a community college andfelt incredible imposter syndrome. I hadn’t prepped and interned my first two years ofcollege the way everyone else did, so I, naturally, believed I was a lost cause. Amid what I perceived to … Continue reading How I Got My Internship

Written by: Sean King As a former journalist, I spent countless hours chasing stories, conducting interviews, and carefully crafting articles that informed and engaged my readers. Journalism taught me the power of storytelling and the importance of relationships — particularly the ones I built with PR professionals. Whether through press releases, event pitches, or interviews, … Continue reading How I Found Myself in the Ad/PR Space

Written by: Nicole Fortoul In the midst of all of the conversations and controversy from Super Bowl Sunday, Poppi finds itself in an uncomfortable situation. Poppi is an Austin-based prebiotic soda brand that debuted in 2018. Poppi had multiple strategies to promote its drink during the Super Bowl season, but this specific one took the … Continue reading Poppi’s Strategy Backfired — Here’s What Brands Can Learn

Written by: Yzabella De Los Santos Going into anything without expectations is hard, and Intern Pursuit is no different. I spent hours researching employers, hoping for my dream internship, and after the big day, I heard nothing back. But it's not all bad; just attending Intern Pursuit is an accomplishment, no matter the outcome. After … Continue reading Why It’s OK Not to Get That Internship You Hoped For: Five Things I’ve Learned After Two Intern Pursuits

Written by: Jalenah Darby It All Starts with a Vision Intern Pursuit may look like a perfectly assembled puzzle piece from an outsider’s perspective. However, there are many moving parts to organizing the largest communications, media, and film internship fair in Central Florida. Intern Pursuit (IP) is more than the UCF AD/PR internship fair. It … Continue reading A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Planning Intern Pursuit

Written by: Deborah C. Bello It’s no secret that Intern Pursuit is the place to be when searching for an internship. But what should you do when things don't work out as expected? You may have hoped to speak with a specific employer but didn't have the best conversation, or maybe you applied for that … Continue reading What to do when Intern Pursuit doesn’t go your way?

Written By: Tiffany Viagas Discovering your passions in life is not always as easy as it seems. Sometimes, it can feel like your life has no exact goal and you’re just lost in a sea full of people who are certain of their ambitions. If you’re feeling this way, just know you’re not alone. This … Continue reading Discovering my Passion for Advertising!