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Curated by our dedicated Quotes ambassadors and board members, Quotes Corner is your go-to place for inspiring blogs. Here, you’ll explore stories about student experiences, opportunities and professional growth. Our mission is to highlight the best of what Quotes has to offer. Enjoy your time with us!
Versatility of PR: Industries and Student Involvement
How Different Industries Use Public Relations and Ways That Students Can Get Involved With Them Written by: Alexandra Garcia Every field uses public relations in some way, making Ad/PR degrees extremely versatile. Even though the ways PR is used vary by industry, the intention remains the same: to manage the information that shapes how brands…
Free Certifications to Benefit Communications Students
Written by Hannah Salcedo Today’s job and internship market is more crowded than ever before, so if you want recruiters to notice you, you’ll need to stand out. One easy way to set yourself apart from the competition is by earning certifications. There are many options available, but if you’re looking to earn a certification…
How to Start Building Your Network
Written by Skylar Gieger I believe that almost every student at UCF has heard the words “network, network, network” come out of a professor’s mouth when asked how to become career-ready. Not only have I heard this from every single professor since starting at UCF, but I hear it countless times a semester. Networking is…
The Semester I Felt Left Behind
Written by Alondra Rivas-Jimenez How I Found Purpose in a Semester That Didn’t Look “Impressive” on Paper I didn’t realize how loud silence could feel until I went a semester without an internship, and everyone around me seemed to be announcing one. It wasn’t that I didn’t value professional experience. In fact, the semester before,…
Studying Abroad as an Ad/PR Student
Written by: Andrew Bower Studying abroad. Most people are curious about the opportunities available, but are often deterred by pricing, logistics, and finding the right time to go. All while not falling behind in graduating on time. However, it is 100% worth the effort and time invested in personal growth. You can travel, see the…
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: 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…
Writeplacer Survival Guide
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…
How I Got My Internship
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…
How I Found Myself in the Ad/PR Space
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,…
Poppi’s Strategy Backfired — Here’s What Brands Can Learn
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…
Why It’s OK Not to Get That Internship You Hoped For: Five Things I’ve Learned After Two Intern Pursuits
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…
How I Landed My First Two Internships After Intern Pursuit (And How You Can Too)
Written by: Andy Ayup If you’re a student majoring in Advertising & Public Relations, you know that you must complete an internship to fulfill your graduation requirement. I know… It’s easier said than done. In the fall of 2024, I was a junior in the program with no experience, looking for an internship. I remember…
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Planning Intern Pursuit
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…
What to do when Intern Pursuit doesn’t go your way?
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…
Discovering my Passion for Advertising!
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…
How I found the One
Written by: Jenna Stowasser Upon hearing the news of my acceptance into the Advertising and Public Relations program, I was excited to take on my new major. But I couldn’t help but feel nervous and anxious. Before, I was studying marketing, but I felt like I couldn’t connect with the content I was learning. My…
Last stop! University of Central Florida!
Written by: Daysia Peoples Whew! After juggling different majors and schools, I found my forever home in the Nicholson School of Communication. Arriving as a third-year transfer student was nerve-wracking and overwhelming. I was taken aback by the school’s size. But once I learned my way around, I fell in love with it. The school…
What Seizing Opportunities Got Me!
Written by: Lauren Cordero My first semester at UCF, I found myself with a myriad of opportunities. As an active member of Quotes, I was introduced to Intern Pursuit quickly and decided I was ready to take my first professional step. I was both eager and anxious to dive into the employer space that awaited…
What Universal Taught Me About PR
Written by: Monique Mendez Touring Universal Orlando’s offices and learning the ins and outs of its PR team’s operation? This is exactly what Quotes, the PR Club did on Friday, September 27. This highly anticipated tour brought 20 Quotes members to the offices of the Universal PR team and gave them valuable industry insight into…
What the Universal PR Team Has to Say About Quotes
Quotes’ first event of the 2019-2020 school year was a hit. With more attendance than ever, students were able to sign up to become members, buy new merch, and, most importantly, hear from Ashlynn Webb and Ali Beemer from Universal Orlando Resort. Both Ashlynn and Ali are Quotes and Ad/PR alumni. Ashlynn is now a…
Spotlight: Sebastian Hernandez
Written by: Sebastian Hernandez “Life’s purpose is to live…” Brendon Burchard. I started to bloom as a student when Dr. Manzueta, a mentor, friend, and past professor, shone a light on unseen paths in the communication field. My life before college was pretty average: never really good at sports, not the best in school, and…
Passing Barriers and Borders
Written by: Daniel Diab Traveling from your hometown to start university has had an effect on us all. The idea of leaving our friends and family comes with both fear and excitement because of the challenges we face in our new lifestyle. When I traveled across seas from Lebanon to Florida, my first semester, I…
Jack Of All Trades
Written by: Madi Crites Life’s weird. One minute you’re getting stickers for spelling your name right, the next you’re worried about getting a date to the prom, and before you know it, you’re supposed to choose a college and a major, which will ultimately dictate the rest of your adult life. No pressure. My entire…
Senior Salute Reflection
Written by: Taylar Freitag It is at this time of the year that we celebrate those who are moving on to the next phase of their lives. It’s important to us that our fellow classmates get the recognition they deserve. To ensure this, the Quotes and Ad Club hosts an event called Senior Salute. Last…
Intern Pursuit Tips
Written by: Karina Saad Whether you have been an intern, supervised one, or both, you might agree with me that no two internship experiences are the same. This is why I have decided to share my perspective as an intern. My journey is one that has been so enriching that it deserves to be told…
A New Year
Written by: Taylar Freitag With a new year comes a new executive board. I have high hopes for the team that Lindsay Hudock and Elyssa Wiener put together. So far, we’ve had a successful meet and greet event at Pop Parlour in which we recruited 10 new members and were able to mingle, bounce around…
What Quotes Means To Me
Written by: Jonathan Gabriel It’s 2017, and with the beginning of a new year comes anticipation of times to come and reflections on times gone by. I’ve been fortunate to serve as FPRA’s VP of Student Outreach, and in that role, I get to work with and mentor a very special group of students –…