With graduation on the horizon, I find myself wanting to experience more of the real world before I am forced into it. Culturally speaking, I have experienced a good portion of the United States and a few family vacations here and there. I have been on many cruises and to beaches in Mexico and the Caribbean. The most memorable vacation I have been on was to Jamaica, where I got to climb the Dunn's River Falls.I have never gotten to experience the culture of foreign places through the academic eye. This trip greatly interests me because I think it is a great opportunity for me to step outside of my comfort zone and experience something different. I am graduating in May with a public relations degree and I know that a course in travel writing will greatly enhance my skill sets. It is always an area of journalism that I have been interested in because of the media portrayal of the tourism industry. It is a perfect opportunity to practice the three years of Spanish I endured in college, that I have not touched on since. Also, I will get to strengthen an area of writing I am least familiar with. I believe that continuing to challenge my writing will prepare me to take on any task asked of me in the work force. I also think it is important to be able to adapt to and accept different cultures and lifestyles in my field of study. Public Relations practitioners must be able to respond graciously under pressure and I feel that experiencing a study abroad program will help me develop tolerance and understanding. Being able to see the education process through the eyes of Puerto Rican’s and to get a general feel for a way of life outside of my own will be a life changing experience I believe is vital for my future success.
Interesting. Hope you continue to think about connecting this class to public relations practice.
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