Author Archives: Happy Valley Comm (HVC)

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”

Genevieve Pallotta In a fast-paced environment like Penn State, it is easy to feel overwhelmed balancing work, a social life and self-care. The pressures of staying involved in clubs and keeping up with friends and family can get the better of anyone, and it is important to allow oneself to take a break. How isContinueContinue reading “Mastering Time Management in College”

Beatrice Gauthier Want to know more about a certain industry? An informational interview is the way to go — at least it was for me. So, what is it exactly? It is a casual conversation with someone working in an area you’re interested in. The purpose is to learn things you wouldn’t have otherwise knownContinueContinue reading “A Beginner’s Guide to Informational Interviews”

Angelina Wheeler When you’re a senior, you will look back on your four years at Penn State wondering how you did it all. I know that “freshman you” was timid, overwhelmed and terrified of what you got yourself into. Penn State is such a large school, and you were up against so much competition academically.ContinueContinue reading “A Letter to my Freshman Self”