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November 30, 2006

Reflection Paper #3

This semester has brought on a lot of work, but I think it has really paid off in the end. I now I have a full portfolio that I can actually use in a real life situation. I enjoyed this project because it gave me the hands-on experience that I need for when I graduate.


I didn’t encounter any problems with Jericho Road Ministries. Matt was nothing but nice and gave constructive feedback on my work. He was flexible with my schedule and vice versa. I really like how the brochure turned out.


I didn’t realize the amount of writing that is involved in day-to-day activities, or how much PR practitioners really do write for an organization. It is a lot. But I enjoyed it. One thing I do not like, are formal planning sheets. I think they are really annoying. I would rather jot some things down on paper and work from that.


I am very pleased with how everything turned out this semester! I even received an award for all my hard work. I am very honored to be nominated and recognized. I really appreciate it.


I think more classes should do hands on projects like service learning. It gives students a chance to take what they have learned and give back to the community. It is a good way to gain experience and build a resume. Because I know, I need to build mine up some more!


I really can’t complain about this project. I was also very fortunate that I had a community partner that was easy to contact. I know some of the students in class felt like they were hassling their contact, or that their contact didn’t provide enough information. Matt and Jericho Road Ministries was the total opposite. We remained in contact throughout the semester and I went there I think 3 or 4 times. If I needed information I knew where to find it.


This class there was a lot of work involved, but because it was broken down accordingly, it wasn’t overbearing. It felt it was very manageable. I guess I am just rambling now, but everything this semester went very smooth for me! It was a great learning experience! I guess it’s a good thing I never did get in touch with PUSH Buffalo…..

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back to grind….kind of….

November 30, 2006

I hope every one had a nice Turkey Day! If i didnt eat again for about a week, I think i would be all set. really. Going to Texas this year to visit my family, also kept me out of trouble this past Thanksgiving Eve! ha.

It was really nice seeing my family though. My youngest brother is such a firecracker. He’s the funniest 6 year old i’ve ever met. he wants a gorilla for christmas. He tried to moon my Mom. No joke. But when I got back in Tuesday night, it was back the grind. Well, I went out on Tuesday with my freinds, so really the grind became Wednesday morning.

I was up until 4AM. I am currently running on three hours of sleep. I was finishing my final portfolio for my COM 308 class. This is what I get for procrastinating! I dont think I will ever learn! However, I presented all of my materials to Matt and the rest of my class this morning! Everything went extremely well! And he told me they used my brochure again at another meeting for Grant Funding for The Priscilla Project! It was recieved very well, and the organization really likes the final product. It’s a good feeling!

Speaking of good feelings, I was also nominated for my work this semester for my Service Learning Project! I am extremely honored and it was a nice surprise to end the semester! So that luncheon is on Tuesday @ the Burchfield-Penney Art Gallery! My old man is so proud! hehehe (And I have another date with Tom, even better!)

There are officially 3 days of school left. This is a fantastic feeling! Im going to buckle down this weekend (I swear) and write my papers. I really mean it. By the way, if you have never read The Onion, you should really check it out. This is a fine peice of Journalism meat.

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/55694

**Kelly

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