After completion
of my internship at NRS Marketing and Management, I now realize the importance
to completing an internship before graduation. The internship enhanced my
writing and communication skills and allowed me to use these
skills with present job interviews.
Monica Howell
Intern
NRS Marketing
and Management
I was able to
start and finish projects and see where my portion of the project fit into
the big picture. An an intern, they depend on you to complete a job, not just
file and make copies. Being responsible is the most important characteristic
I acquired through the internship. Meeting deadlines and still presenting
quality work, admitting when you make a mistake and going above and beyond
what you are asked to do are three main areas I have experienced.
My internship was the most interactive "real world" experience I
could have received anywhere. Being an intern took hard work, the belief that
your work could always be better and the ability to juggle 10 things at one
time. No day is ever the same. You learn something new every minute. My biggest
advice to anyone is to always ask questions, never assume you the know the
answer.
Jessica L. Zally
PR Intern
Richards/Gravelle
While you may
or may not be paid for your efforts, you will receive the reward of seeing
your work make a difference. You must take initiative if you want to do anything
new or different. There is always work to be done, that may or may not help
you build your advertising skills.
Erin Rush
Intern
SAAFE House
She consistently
delivered on projects, working hard until coming to solutions and conclusions.
She wasn't afraid to ask questions, and therefore, understood her assignments
and how they contributed to the progress of the
overall account.
Richards/Gravelle
Though it is
a 29-year old institution, ours is considered by development experts to be
an "emerging organization." There is lots of room for creativity
and growth in such an environment. To have had a public relations intern in
our midst for even a short period reinforced the importance of marketing and
reminded each staff member of his/her responsibility to inform others both
inside and outside the organization. I hope that we might establish a continuing
opportunity for internship.
Communication skills not easily taught, but obviously much needed in this
profession. He has been adroit in his communication with media and management
of staff and volunteers/interns. I was most impressed with the computer, journalism
skills and ethics taught by Sam Houston State University and felt that he
demonstrated those admirably in his work. He qualifies as a public relations
professional beyond those basic skills through his polite, reserved demeanor
and wry wit.
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Intern did not
allow enough time to receive an adequate experience. An overloaded schedule
is the absolute worst time to complete an internship. An internship is a segment
of time when a student can simulate the working environment and practice what
he/she has learned.
Huntsville Memorial Hospital
It has proven
to be a great experience to work with hr and I feel that she is probably one
of the best interns provided by your program. She has been able to successfully
apply what she has learned from your program and utilize this knowledge to
bring more meaning to the projects she designed and completed.
SAAFE House
My first day
at the Enterprise is one that I will always remember. Although feeling like
the 'new kid on the block' they made me feel comfortable. The editors greeted
me personally and assured me that they would be available whenever I needed
help...What really shocked me was how the Editor of the paper was such a people-person.
Before coming here, I figured the editor would be a stressful, unapproachable
person who didn't interact wit h his employees. He was nothing like that.
Lakisha Miller
News Intern
The Enterprise
I must admit
that I did spend time answering phones and faxing various things. But I have
made a multitude of contacts. I've worked with the beat writer for the Houston
Chronicle. I have also met and worked with various talent, directors and producers
with ESPN, NBC, Lifetime and various newspaper writers. In my involvement
with them I have been able to inquire and gain a focus on other jobs that
I may enjoy that would utilize my degree.
Djacarda Richard
Intern
Houston Comets