1. Where did you do your internship while in MRU Journalism?

Husky Energy

 

2. Knowing what you know now, what advice would you have liked to give yourself as you started your internship?

Savour every second and soak it all in! Absorb all the knowledge you can, speak with people in every department, get to know all the ins and outs of communication and journalism as it relates to all job titles so you can get a sense of where your passions may lie. School is an insulated environment, and real working experience teaches you a lot in an entirely different way.

 

3. What is something that really stands out when you think about your time at MRU Journalism?

How I still think about my time at MRU Journalism. This program has shaped my career, and the fact that I can still contact instructors in the department, former librarians, staff, etc, is incredible. I love that I have such a strong connection to my undergraduate experience, and I don't know that people in other schools or disciplines can say the same.

 

4. In your career, what type of work has most excited you, and why?

Honestly, teaching! In September 2019 I started teaching an introduction to communications course at NAIT in Edmonton, and I loved that I could give my students that same foundation that I was given by my instructors.

 

5. What is the most important but unwritten rule that you’ve learned on the job?

Write. It. Down. Having a written record of meetings, conversations, decisions... it helps clarify roles and direction for everyone involved, and gives us a better idea of how and when to shift strategies if necessary. All good decisions are made with ALL the information!

6. How transferrable were the skills you acquired in your education?

Very. I've worked in not-for-profit, retail, agencies, corporate communications, education, health care, and recreational sports. The foundation that MRU paved gave me the skills to apply them to wherever I found my passion.

 

7. Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience in MRU Journalism?
I loved every second of my time at MRU, and for anyone who is considering communications or journalism as a career path I wholeheartedly recommend Mount Royal every time.