This past week was unfortunately not too eventful. Due to weather and my driving recorded in situations in poor conditions I wasn't able to have a mentor visit. Instead I will have two this week so my next blog post will actually be worth reading! At the end of this week I have my original work due and I am freaking out about it. There really isn't much criteria to go off of or even an example for what I am studying. I can always improve my original work further down the road when I gain more knowledge on my topic too. After the original work next thing we know our final work will be due and ready for final presentation night will be happening! Wish me luck on this busy week and I will update on how it all turns out next Monday.

This past week was my very first official mentor visit. I had a great time and am so excited to start going weekly. Right out of the gate I stated to learn things and there is still so much more of it to be done! This week I really need to nail down and do my original work though. My plan for it is to develop a few questions and the media might ask the company I am working with and address those questions. This original work was actually thought up from my mentor and it definitely beat my original work idea. What excites me the most about doing the work I am is the fact that in college next I might have a similar assignment and I will be well prepared. That feeling of being lost and clueless will now be a thing of the past due to the experiences I am receiving. I am thrilled to keep my blog updated with my progress with not only my original work but also my progress with my final presentation. 

Last week I was able to finally nail down my mentor visits as well as narrow down on my original work. My mentor is having me concentrate on working to develop a possible campaign in regards to some controversy the company has been experiencing. I thrilled due to the project being focused on a present situation and me having little reference on how to approach it. I will be meeting with my mentor for our first official visit later this week and am looking forward to his feedback on the homework assignment he has already given me. 

One of the best parts about starting the mentor visits is being able to do assessments on them and reflecting on what I was able to take from the meeting. The assessments also help me retain the information and little things I was able to pick up from the visits. I cannot wait for my post next Monday and talk able my visit!

Long time no talk! Winter break is over and the second semester has started. The last week before break we finally had our winter showcase. It went great!! We had a great turn out and every student’s display boards were fantastic looking! I was very proud of the work I put out and am already excited for our next and final showcase in the spring. 

The best part was being able to talk to others about my study in sports PR. Not only did I talk to people there that I had invited but also just random people who I hadn't known and were just drawn to my table. I am very proud of how I set up my project. It was at a perfect point of getting my point across and sharing great information without it being hard to read with too much wording. Not only did I have my display board but also my laptop to the side playing sports high lights providing a little more excitement. I am happy to be back at school and continuing to work on my ISM.