Comments on: Mary Kneeland Metcalf Returns to Marcomblog :: From Student to Contributor http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/ Marcom - Marketing Communications :: PR/Marcom Pros Mentoring Students Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:24:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Ashley D. http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-19263 Ashley D. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 06:50:14 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-19263 I appreciate you sharing a piece of your life story. It's nice that someone is willing to reveal their secret to success, and make it heartfelt at the same time. I'm sure what you learned while attending Auburn University did have a crucial impact on you, and you enjoyed what you learned and succeeded because your heart was in it. However, not everyone who chooses public relations wants to deal with social media or distinctive public relation jobs. I want to attend law school and become a corporate attorney. While I'm sure that a lot of what I learned at Auburn University will be helpful, I can honestly say that it's not my focus. However, I am glad that you are successful. If law school doesn't work out, which I don't plan on that going wrong, I can always look to methods like yours and incorporate them into my own ideas. I appreciate you sharing a piece of your life story. It’s nice that someone is willing to reveal their secret to success, and make it heartfelt at the same time. I’m sure what you learned while attending Auburn University did have a crucial impact on you, and you enjoyed what you learned and succeeded because your heart was in it.

However, not everyone who chooses public relations wants to deal with social media or distinctive public relation jobs. I want to attend law school and become a corporate attorney. While I’m sure that a lot of what I learned at Auburn University will be helpful, I can honestly say that it’s not my focus. However, I am glad that you are successful.

If law school doesn’t work out, which I don’t plan on that going wrong, I can always look to methods like yours and incorporate them into my own ideas.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-18225 Stephanie Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:43:03 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-18225 I almost had a nervous breakdown tonight-and it's only September! I'm pretty sure that's a bad sign. Reading this post made me feel a little bit better. I know all of the knowledge Style and Design has to offer will make me stand out after I graduate, but that class makes my muscles tense up...seriously. It's hard to balance everything that is going on this semester (and there is A LOT), but I guess it is all preparation for "the real world." That thought also makes my muscles tense up at times. Once I have a real job I think I will get a professional massage. All of the PR Auburn grads doing wonderfully in "the real world" deserve a professional massage too! Great job tigers! You all remind me that one day I will see the light at the end of the tunnel! I almost had a nervous breakdown tonight-and it’s only September! I’m pretty sure that’s a bad sign. Reading this post made me feel a little bit better. I know all of the knowledge Style and Design has to offer will make me stand out after I graduate, but that class makes my muscles tense up…seriously. It’s hard to balance everything that is going on this semester (and there is A LOT), but I guess it is all preparation for “the real world.” That thought also makes my muscles tense up at times. Once I have a real job I think I will get a professional massage. All of the PR Auburn grads doing wonderfully in “the real world” deserve a professional massage too! Great job tigers! You all remind me that one day I will see the light at the end of the tunnel!

]]> By: Sara http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-18206 Sara Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:08:39 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-18206 This post really has me thinking. At some point, i actually have to leave Auburn and get a job! Yes I know, so does everyone, but it is really starting to sink in, especially after my graduation check last week. Honestly, reading this post scared me a little bit. I am still so new at social media and I honestly feel like it is completely over my head most of the time. Luckily, Robert pretty much knows everything and is patient enough to help me with my ridiculous questions. We are now starting to work on our final project and i have to admit, after looking at the sites from last semester, I am even more nervous because at this point I am just happy to get my loveliest village to post correctly and on time! However, I have hope. I'm sure I'm not the first person to feel so overwhelmed and I know that many students have survived style and design. I also am fortunate to be taking this class this semester. I do not graduate until May, but will have my digital resume set up by December which makes me happy. As nervous as I am, it is nice to see things working out for Auburn PR graduates! This post really has me thinking. At some point, i actually have to leave Auburn and get a job! Yes I know, so does everyone, but it is really starting to sink in, especially after my graduation check last week. Honestly, reading this post scared me a little bit. I am still so new at social media and I honestly feel like it is completely over my head most of the time. Luckily, Robert pretty much knows everything and is patient enough to help me with my ridiculous questions. We are now starting to work on our final project and i have to admit, after looking at the sites from last semester, I am even more nervous because at this point I am just happy to get my loveliest village to post correctly and on time! However, I have hope. I’m sure I’m not the first person to feel so overwhelmed and I know that many students have survived style and design. I also am fortunate to be taking this class this semester. I do not graduate until May, but will have my digital resume set up by December which makes me happy. As nervous as I am, it is nice to see things working out for Auburn PR graduates!

]]> By: Morgan http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-18178 Morgan Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:06:54 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-18178 I am graduating in December, so I will be coming upon many firsts in my life as well. It's a scary time. However, I have heard nothing but great things about this class and just knowing about social media in general. Even reading some of the comments that were posted on this blog stress the importance of newtworking through social media. I am truly encouraged by your story about your friend who committed herself to networking through social media and that was her saving grace. As much work as it seems right now, the whole idea is really becoming clearer to me. And I feel like i am learning so much just by reading blogs from professionals who really know what they are talking about. I would have never known about this channel of communication if it weren't for this Style and Design class. Thanks for you encouragement! I am graduating in December, so I will be coming upon many firsts in my life as well. It’s a scary time. However, I have heard nothing but great things about this class and just knowing about social media in general. Even reading some of the comments that were posted on this blog stress the importance of newtworking through social media. I am truly encouraged by your story about your friend who committed herself to networking through social media and that was her saving grace. As much work as it seems right now, the whole idea is really becoming clearer to me. And I feel like i am learning so much just by reading blogs from professionals who really know what they are talking about. I would have never known about this channel of communication if it weren’t for this Style and Design class. Thanks for you encouragement!

]]> By: Evyan Mischke http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-18168 Evyan Mischke Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:40:25 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-18168 I decided to comment on this post as well and agree with everything that was said. I recently started at a smaller agency in NYC called Evins Communications, Ltd. and other than my referral over there I am 100 percent sure I was offered this position due to my experience in social media. I am going to be spearheading the social media aspect of this agency and my employers came to this conclusion primarily based on my website and blog. I know Robert's class is a lot of work and very time consuming, but look at all the success is coming out of that classroom. I decided to comment on this post as well and agree with everything that was said. I recently started at a smaller agency in NYC called Evins Communications, Ltd. and other than my referral over there I am 100 percent sure I was offered this position due to my experience in social media. I am going to be spearheading the social media aspect of this agency and my employers came to this conclusion primarily based on my website and blog. I know Robert’s class is a lot of work and very time consuming, but look at all the success is coming out of that classroom.

]]> By: Tyra http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-18160 Tyra Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:59:57 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-18160 I just want to say that it is great to hear these words from someone that's in the real world doing real PR work. We are always hearing about you guys in class and how we should follow in your footsteps. Honestly, I am mind blown by Style and Design right now, but I am willing to take it one day at a time to learn because this is not something you learn over night. The whole concept of blogging it new to me. I had heard the word before but didn't know what it was and had never done it before. Now it seems easier that talking on the telephone in order to stay in contact with someone. This is indeed an easy way to form and maintain relationship because we all know that regardless of what your major is networking and who you know is key in getting jobs. I just want to say that it is great to hear these words from someone that’s in the real world doing real PR work. We are always hearing about you guys in class and how we should follow in your footsteps. Honestly, I am mind blown by Style and Design right now, but I am willing to take it one day at a time to learn because this is not something you learn over night.

The whole concept of blogging it new to me. I had heard the word before but didn’t know what it was and had never done it before. Now it seems easier that talking on the telephone in order to stay in contact with someone. This is indeed an easy way to form and maintain relationship because we all know that regardless of what your major is networking and who you know is key in getting jobs.

]]> By: Mary Kneeland http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-17978 Mary Kneeland Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:18:50 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-17978 Hi everyone. Thanks for your comments! I am sure things are getting busy as the semester is now in full swing. The meme that Kami discussed on her post was very interesting to watch unfold. As you get more accustomed to this space, think about the role blogging will play in your life. Will you be a personal blogger or a professional blogger? I think I am a mix of both. If the answer is professional, then truly take into consideration boundaries. Of course, if someone is doing something unethical, speak up and make your voice heard. If it is something you disagree with, be tactful about the way you address it. Blogging is about generating conversation so don't just listen to the conversation, participate in it- but do so wisely. Everyone cheer on our Tigers this weekend...we need a win!! Hi everyone. Thanks for your comments! I am sure things are getting busy as the semester is now in full swing.

The meme that Kami discussed on her post was very interesting to watch unfold. As you get more accustomed to this space, think about the role blogging will play in your life. Will you be a personal blogger or a professional blogger? I think I am a mix of both. If the answer is professional, then truly take into consideration boundaries. Of course, if someone is doing something unethical, speak up and make your voice heard. If it is something you disagree with, be tactful about the way you address it. Blogging is about generating conversation so don’t just listen to the conversation, participate in it- but do so wisely.

Everyone cheer on our Tigers this weekend…we need a win!!

]]> By: Rachel http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-17977 Rachel Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:10:34 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-17977 I never understood what social media was or the endless advantages that would come from this type of communication, until I began this Style and Design class. It is nice to know that the hard work we are putting into this class will pay off in our future. As Kathryn said, what is stressed to me the most by all of my professors and mentors is the importance of networking and I never really thought about how blogging and networking can go hand-in-hand. I feel very fortunate to be learning about the importance of social media and networking now, especially after hearing how this knowledge has helped a former Auburn student land a great job. I know that I will learn the most valuable information for my future from Robert's class and this does ease my anxiety about entering "the real world" and finding a job. It is still early in the semester and I have almost cried (outside the lab, not inside), but at the end of the semester I feel like I will have more confidence to enter the work force. I appreciate hearing from a former student in my same position and wish you the best of luck in your career. I never understood what social media was or the endless advantages that would come from this type of communication, until I began this Style and Design class. It is nice to know that the hard work we are putting into this class will pay off in our future. As Kathryn said, what is stressed to me the most by all of my professors and mentors is the importance of networking and I never really thought about how blogging and networking can go hand-in-hand.

I feel very fortunate to be learning about the importance of social media and networking now, especially after hearing how this knowledge has helped a former Auburn student land a great job. I know that I will learn the most valuable information for my future from Robert’s class and this does ease my anxiety about entering “the real world” and finding a job. It is still early in the semester and I have almost cried (outside the lab, not inside), but at the end of the semester I feel like I will have more confidence to enter the work force. I appreciate hearing from a former student in my same position and wish you the best of luck in your career.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-17964 Elizabeth Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:45:47 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-17964 It is so refreshing and encouraging to see someone so successful that can testify to the power of everything that we are learning in these classes. It can be overbearing at times and seems a bit obscure as well, but I have no doubt that I will be hugely grateful for the experience in the very near future. Social media is so interesting in itself, and I had not considered it's possibilities until I began this class. It is so far reaching, and I have a feeling that I have not yet even begun to grasp the extent to which I will be using it in my job. I am beginning to better understand that there are no limits on the potential of social media. I feel privileged to have such an advanced class available to me, and I know that it is allowing me to be a part of cutting edge developments in PR. Your tips and suggestions are welcomed and greatly appreciated. I take comfort in reading your testimony of success and your words of encouragement for the next year. It is so refreshing and encouraging to see someone so successful that can testify to the power of everything that we are learning in these classes. It can be overbearing at times and seems a bit obscure as well, but I have no doubt that I will be hugely grateful for the experience in the very near future.

Social media is so interesting in itself, and I had not considered it’s possibilities until I began this class. It is so far reaching, and I have a feeling that I have not yet even begun to grasp the extent to which I will be using it in my job. I am beginning to better understand that there are no limits on the potential of social media. I feel privileged to have such an advanced class available to me, and I know that it is allowing me to be a part of cutting edge developments in PR.

Your tips and suggestions are welcomed and greatly appreciated. I take comfort in reading your testimony of success and your words of encouragement for the next year.

]]> By: Kathryn C http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-17958 Kathryn C Fri, 14 Sep 2007 06:30:09 +0000 http://www.marcomblog.com/2007/09/05/mary-kneeland-metcalf-returns-to-marcomblog-from-student-to-contributor/#comment-17958 Lately I have heard so much about how important relationships and networking are in this major. Of course I have heard it over and over the past few years, but this year it is really beginning to hit home. This class has been my first introduction to social media and the vast world of communication through blogging. The number of people that I have the potential to meet is overwhelming, and a bit intimidating. It is refreshing to hear how beneficial all that we are learning has been to you. This is not to say I don't enjoy and appreciate all that we are learning in class, but at times it can be very overwhelming. Knowing that all of this hard work and stress will pay off in the end, and hearing it from someone who was in our shoes not too long ago is encouraging. So thank you for the encouragement! Lately I have heard so much about how important relationships and networking are in this major. Of course I have heard it over and over the past few years, but this year it is really beginning to hit home. This class has been my first introduction to social media and the vast world of communication through blogging. The number of people that I have the potential to meet is overwhelming, and a bit intimidating. It is refreshing to hear how beneficial all that we are learning has been to you. This is not to say I don’t enjoy and appreciate all that we are learning in class, but at times it can be very overwhelming. Knowing that all of this hard work and stress will pay off in the end, and hearing it from someone who was in our shoes not too long ago is encouraging. So thank you for the encouragement!

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