To-do lists for take-off

Yesterday I managed to turn in all of my papers! I do not feel they are the greatest examples of my writing I have ever turned in, yet it is liberating to be done with all four of them. Yesterday was also a record day of heat in London this early into spring at about 70°F.  I spent some time in Regent Park people watching while I ate my lunch followed by a park nap.

Last night I went to a drag musical called “Priscilla Queen of the Desert.” It was everything a drag show should be with epic costumes, fabulous glitter, bright colors and ridiculously high heels. Their lip synching was flawless as these ladies rocked out in dresses (with the butts cut-out) under falling confetti. They sang the classics for drag shows from “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” to “Shake Your Groovy Thing” to “I Will Survive” and I had a blast singing along.

Today is my last day interning. At New Century, I experienced my first professional glimpse into the public relations industry. My greatest gains came in a new familiarity with international PR and an enhanced research capacity. I developed a larger grasp on global PR first through working in a London PR consultancy and secondly through investigating the PR environments of emerging markets. This research included the countries of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey and Vietnam. Finally, as my primary role at NCM was research this explains my enhanced research capacity.

This is New Century's building



This is the office



This is the view from the office -
if you look into the distance you can see Big Ben & the Millennium Bridge, the
London Eye is just to the left & the Thames is just below, but out of the frame.

For the future, my time at New Century has made it clear I must have an awareness of the household names of the public relations industry whether that is firms or individual professionals. Also, I need more experience in other sectors of the industry such as an in-house corporate PR department and non-profit PR.   I hope to begin my career in public relations at a large, global firm to gain the initial experience and training needed to be successful later. While interning, I was included in staff and client meetings, special events and the daily operations, which made this an invaluable opportunity in professional development through mentorship and practical experience. I am really appreciative of the opportunity.

Tomorrow I am leaving London for three weeks of travelling in France and Greece! The past few days I have been scurrying to tick off the tasks on my to-do list:

ü  Pedicure

ü  Bathing suit

ü  Sunscreen

ü  Euros

ü  Passport

The majority of my packing is done. Tomorrow I have to attend my last two classes of the year then make it to by 8:02p.m. train to Paris! I AM SO EXCITED!