Author Archives: Happy Valley Comm (HVC)

By Ty Tkacik & Alex Wiersberg As aspiring communications professionals, one of the most important tools we have to work with is social media platforms. The rise of platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and countless more have changed almost everything about the media landscape over the last 20 years. Especially for the next generationContinueContinue reading “Using Social Media without Being Consumed”

By Savannah Grace Mathews Having confidence in a professional setting is never easy. Many of us undergraduates strive to develop ourselves professionally before we graduate and enter the professional world. A few ways that students can practice being confident in a professional setting include, working on internships, joining clubs, and staying involved. These are allContinueContinue reading “Confidence is Key”

By Janan Boljevic Amidst the chaos of a new semester, you can find some solace in crossing off another thing on your to-do list. Setting realistic goals is important to being productive. Here are some ways to set those goals and feel accomplished! 1. Categorize your goals Seeing “become the CEO of a multi-million dollarContinueContinue reading “Tips for Goal Setting”

By Haley Pandelos One of the core aspects of being a public relations professional is knowing how to interact with the media.  So, what is media relations? Media relations is described as engagement and interaction with news outlets and journalists for the purpose of informing the public on a client’s mission, practices, and initiatives. TheContinueContinue reading “Media Relations 101”

By Brian Halstead If there is one thing I’ve learned from being in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications for three years, it is that they set their students up for success. They provide an endless list of resources for their students, but it is up to you to take advantage of them. BelowContinueContinue reading “Taking Advantage of Bellisario’s Resources”

Jenna Schreiber Introduction Internships are one of the most sought-after things as a communications major. The idea of building your resume and gaining experience you can take with you to your future career is as exciting as it is nerve-wracking. You spend so much time as a student learning, and getting to take those skillsContinueContinue reading “Lessons From My Summer Internship”

Allison Williams For just about anyone, taking a leap into a leadership position can be daunting at times. I mean, let’s be real — it comes with responsibility, time commitments, dependence from others, pressure and so much more. Here’s my story on making the transition into my leadership position and how I navigated it withContinueContinue reading “My Experience Transitioning into a Leadership Position”

Jah-Preece Landrum Why does research play an integral role in the way one carries his or herself? Individuals must use this practice to adapt, learn and overcome obstacles. In addition, curiosity and research will drive the evolution of society. Research has also been essential in the survival and way of life of humans. From theContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Research”

Stephanie Oliver and Rachel Padnis Public speaking is not always the most appealing task for everyone. However, regardless of your job, strong public speaking skills are a valuable asset in all industries. Knowing what it takes to deliver an effective presentation will help you prepare for and deliver a solid presentation that makes an impressionContinueContinue reading “Preparing & Delivering an Engaging Presentation”

Michela Nicholas Last summer, I had the chance to intern for a fashion PR agency in New York City. Having no prior internship experience before, I was not sure what to expect or what exactly I would end up getting out of it. Looking back now, I truly enjoyed my internship experience and the opportunitiesContinueContinue reading “What I Learned From My Summer Internship in Fashion”