Any good PR student has poured both their heart and soul into research, case studies and writing assignments during their time in the department. Between major specific courses and electives, there’s certainly no shortage of portfolio pieces available to those studying public relations at Belmont. However, almost everyone has a piece of treasured writing or a successful campaign milestone that still makes them proud. The PR at Belmont blog caught up with some of our students to see what project has encouraged them most during their time at Belmont!
What is your favorite class project you’ve done in a PR class, and why did you love it?
“Creating deliverables in Nonprofit PR for a nonprofit because it allowed me to do more research on the organization and realize where I can get involved.” – Olivia Blumb, junior
“I enjoyed the PR Research project the most. I learned so much about the effects of volunteering and mental health, especially from those that I interviewed. I liked that we were able to do the project on our own time.” – Kaitlyn Drzewiecki, senior
“My favorite class project was my campaign for my campaign class. It was very fun to work with a real org and to be surrounded by my PR peers. It was a collaborative, hands-on project and I think it gave me the most encompassing experience thus far.” – Aliah Tayyun, senior
“My favorite class project was a Public Relations Audit on The Walt Disney Company that I did in PR Principles! This was my favorite project because it was one of the first extensive projects I was a part of that made what I was learning about PR applicable and really developed my growing love for public relations. I had an amazing team to work on this with and it was so rewarding to present all of our hard work together!” – Nicole Jones, senior
“My PR research project hands down.” – Molly Barresi, senior
“PR Campaigns because it helps with team building and Dr. Bonnie gives feedback and support to help out team members.” – Lexi Stewart, junior
“I really love my social media class! Being able to run a campaign for the Belmont social media management program is so fun!” – Rachel Smith, senior
“I loved my professional project in the PR Principals class. It was so fun getting to interview a PR professional!” – Olivia Tolliver, junior
“Planning a campaign in PR campaigns for Unlocked, a local jewelry company that trains homeless women to make jewelry and pays them a livable wage. It was so applicable to the real world and so rewarding.” – Emily Stembridge, senior
“My favorite project I’ve completed was my case study on Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Phil Bredesen during the 2018 midterm elections and the association with the celebrity endorsement theory. I had originally presented it as just a current events topic, but then Dr. Trowbridge encouraged me to expand it into my final project for the course! It was so interesting to blend something local to Tennessee with an analysis of both my favorite entertainer and an important moment of our recent history.” – Lucy Walsh, senior
“I just completed my first main project for Professor Buckner’s PR Principles class and I got to interview three amazing female public relation practitioners all over the United States! It was absolutely fascinating to hear their perspectives and advice for budding practitioners!” – Noelle Peters, freshman
“My favorite PR project has to be the one I’m working on right now in Campaigns with Dr. Riechert. I’m on a team of four women (power move, yes) working to launch a rebrand for local nonprofit Open Table Nashville. Putting our education to practice and being able to serve an organization in need has been amazing. And..it doesn’t hurt to be working with three of my pals!” – Katie McAdams, senior
A private, four-year university, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The University’s purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world’s needs. Rewarding career opportunities are offered in public relations and Belmont University offers degrees in both public relations and social media management. Since the establishment of the public relations major at Belmont in 2004, our public relations graduates are in demand throughout the region, from coast to coast and around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.belmont.edu/pr/index.html.
Photo Credit: Belmont University, Spring 2019