By: Emma Grile
One of the most dreaded and common questions I get asked as a college student is, “What are you going to do in the future?”
For about a year my answer was always, “I have no idea.”
Thankfully, I found the Integrative Public Relations program and now have an answer for this question.
When I applied to Central Michigan University, I thought Communication was a great place to start. My entire freshmen year I took communication classes and enjoyed them. However, I felt that there was something missing. I couldn’t quite place a finger on it, but I knew that I needed to keep searching for my major.
This previous summer, I noticed that one of my classes was canceled. I quickly got in touch with my advisor to fix this issue. I asked him if we could add a business class, as I was still exploring my options. He looked directly at the computer camera and asked if I had any interest in public relations. I felt a bit on the spot since I really hadn’t thought about the IPR program at all.
After discussing the program in detail, I had a feeling that I had found my place. So, on Sept. 5, the first day of IPR 101, I was feeling confident as ever. Dr. Ren is one of the most organized professors I have come across at CMU and is also very enthusiastic about the IPR program. I knew after the first few classes I wanted to major in public relations. Shortly after, I joined PRSSA and haven’t looked back.
The IPR program at CMU is one of the best in Michigan. I have noticed that everyone I meet who is an IPR major here at Central, are all very driven and responsible individuals. I was impressed with how professional and welcoming the IPR program felt. Finding a major that made me feel complete has improved my college experience. I look forward to the future of studying IPR and will forever be grateful for my academic advisor.