Me being a crazy hat lady in London
Ever heard of the Kentish Invasion? If not, get with the program! Kent State’s Global Advertising and PR program, that is. Two-dozen Kent students, including myself, are embarking on the trip of a lifetime this May. When the semester officially ends for others, our European journey begins.
Our hard work will continue for the remainder of the semester to get the most out of studying abroad. Though challenging, this class is rewarding on many levels.
What are our class goals?
Our studies are individualized with each student choosing a passion and turning it into an educational project. We each related our chosen topics to advertising or PR and are researching it from both US and UK perspectives to compare our findings. We also created individual websites to promote our personal “brands.”
What about this trip calls to me?
The destination and the academic focus of this trip both call to me. I visited London in high school and fell in love. The buildings, the history, the people- everything was amazing. The friendly, warm atmosphere instantly felt like home. Despite London’s size, its quirky neighborhoods give the same “little city” feel as Pittsburgh, my beloved hometown. I knew I’d return someday, specifically hoping to study abroad.
This fall, I did a double take when I saw a poster for this class. A trip to London pertaining to my major? SOLD! I was beyond elated.
Why is London right for me?
The other study abroad programs aren't my perfect fit. A semester is too long for me and the six-week summer programs conflict with precious work days. Our trip is just long enough. Also, we get to live in a foreign country without a language barrier!
This helps to focus on the academic aspect, which came at a critical time for me as I pondered a PR minor. This class not only solidified my decision, but is also an impressive resume builder that I could not pass up.
Why can't I wait to get there?
So far, I’ve met awesome people and we haven’t even left the classroom! I know traveling and learning with them will be... As a Brit would say, bloody brilliant.
Our hard work will continue for the remainder of the semester to get the most out of studying abroad. Though challenging, this class is rewarding on many levels.
What are our class goals?
Our studies are individualized with each student choosing a passion and turning it into an educational project. We each related our chosen topics to advertising or PR and are researching it from both US and UK perspectives to compare our findings. We also created individual websites to promote our personal “brands.”
What about this trip calls to me?
The destination and the academic focus of this trip both call to me. I visited London in high school and fell in love. The buildings, the history, the people- everything was amazing. The friendly, warm atmosphere instantly felt like home. Despite London’s size, its quirky neighborhoods give the same “little city” feel as Pittsburgh, my beloved hometown. I knew I’d return someday, specifically hoping to study abroad.
This fall, I did a double take when I saw a poster for this class. A trip to London pertaining to my major? SOLD! I was beyond elated.
Why is London right for me?
The other study abroad programs aren't my perfect fit. A semester is too long for me and the six-week summer programs conflict with precious work days. Our trip is just long enough. Also, we get to live in a foreign country without a language barrier!
This helps to focus on the academic aspect, which came at a critical time for me as I pondered a PR minor. This class not only solidified my decision, but is also an impressive resume builder that I could not pass up.
Why can't I wait to get there?
So far, I’ve met awesome people and we haven’t even left the classroom! I know traveling and learning with them will be... As a Brit would say, bloody brilliant.
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