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Earlier this year, on an NMGZ Community field trip to Los Angeles, I was excited to find sunshine on every corner and be greeted by California’s perfect year-round weather. But as I walked into our hotel, sopping wet from a historically heavy downpour, I quickly realized that my expectations weren’t going quite as planned. With gloomy weather and students … Read more
Earlier this year, I had the honor and privilege of attending a trip to Atlanta with the NMGZ Community, and it is not enough to say that it was an incredible experience. This community includes our future leaders and innovators, and I am grateful to be amongst them. During this trip, we had the opportunity … Read more
This past semester at Kennesaw State University, I had the opportunity to learn about artificial intelligence and how it is used by PR professionals. The course itself offered a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications. One of the highlights of the course was the lineup of guest speakers from various industries; each provided unique insights … Read more
I often find myself marveling at the interconnectedness of the world. It’s a fascination that ignites every time I embark on a journey, whether it’s across oceans or a few states away. This feeling was particularly present during a recent trip to Atlanta, where I had the privilege of meeting a diverse group of individuals from … Read more
I remember taking my first economics class in college. I walked into the classroom to only see a sea of men with a few women in the last few rows. Looking around for a spot, I decided to join those women who quietly sat in the back. This memory made me realize that even though we … Read more
The road we journey on called life, is not a straight shot. There will be twists, turns, and bumps in the road. In life, we will always come across challenges. However, we must not let those challenges cause us to become discouraged and stop us from fulfilling our true purpose. You may have heard the phrase, … Read more
Conventional wisdom and common sense generally prescribe skillset mastery and specialization as crucial prerequisites to successful, impactful, and rewarding career outcomes. Although intuitive, this emphasis on expertise might not be necessary in the rapidly changing, technology-driven environment we find ourselves in. Specific careers like those in legal, medical, and academic settings require a high level of specialization, … Read more
Emerging Gen Z professionals are often criticized in the workplace for having unrealistic expectations at work and lacking a strong work ethic. These stereotypes are disproportionately attributed to young professionals, who are seen as less focused and serious than the generations that came before them. As a Gen Z member, I’d like to challenge these … Read more
The definition of unity is “the state of being united or joined as a whole.” That bond can never be broken when something or a group of people are in unity, even when there are forces that try to come against it that do not want to see it prosper. I have witnessed and been … Read more
Many workplaces and professions have a code of ethics to guide professionals in ethical decision-making. For example, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has a Code of Ethics for its members. This code includes values and provisions of conduct. Codes such as this benefit professionals and the profession because they hold practitioners accountable for … Read more