P.S. to “A Love Letter to Shelly Lazarus”

After I read Liz Olson’s “A Love Letter to Shelly Lazarus,” I sat slightly stunned for a moment.  Every word of her letter completely resonated with me. Like Liz, I always remember aspiring to accomplish great things and wanting to … Continue reading →

Bridging the generational gap with social media

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Since graduating from UW-Madison in December, I’ve joined the thousands of millennials who’ve taken up the job hunt.  I’ve also, like many, returned to my childhood home; but instead of becoming a barista to earn my keep, I’m helping care … Continue reading →

Reflections of a Coca-Cola intern…final thoughts

I discussed in my previous blog post how interning at Coca-Cola helped me hone the professional and interpersonal skills that aren’t necessarily taught in school.  But these were not the only gains I took away from my internship experience. Working … Continue reading →

Reflections of a Coca-Cola intern…so far

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This week marks the halfway point of my internship at the World of Coca-Cola, so I thought it would be a good time to reflect on some of the things I’ve learned and the amazing experiences I’ve had so far. … Continue reading →

Integrating social media into the classroom

This past semester, I decided to enroll in an intermediate reporting course as a way to learn more about the journalistic style of writing, and also to continue to develop my own writing skills. I really enjoyed the reporting class … Continue reading →

Don’t limit yourself

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Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the 30th Annual Chicago Advertising Federation Career Day.  I heard some great panelists speak about their careers and was able to get a glimpse of what my life will (hopefully) be like … Continue reading →

Spoiling Christmas for Super Bowl Ad Fans

Ever since I was little, I have looked forward to watching the Super Bowl, not because I am an avid NFL fan (although I am a dedicated European football fan), but because I love to see which brand can come … Continue reading →