In my mind, life was always about being the best at what you’re doing and achieving the most. Eventually I stopped caring about what I thought people expected of me and decided to do what I wanted. I live by the motto, “Don’t worry, be happy” and it’s true, once I stopped worrying about what I thought I needed to accomplish and focused on what I wanted, I was happy.
I am currently a public relations major finishing up my last semester at William Paterson University. It’s been quite a journey since graduating high school and to be honest, I never thought I’d be where I am now. I started my college career as a prospective Biology major, and it only took me one semester to figure out that was not what I wanted to do.
I know you’re probably wondering how I went from a bio major to wanting to do PR, truth is I have no idea! After I changed my focus I started dabbling in different fields that I thought were interesting. Somehow I ended up in Public Relations and I love, love, love it!
Growing up I was a true 90s chick. I rocked the pigtails courtesy of Britney Spears and lip-synced numerous catchy songs by The Backstreet Boys, Nsync and every other boy band known to screaming little girls.
I wasted my afternoons and weekends watching cartoons on Nickelodeon and hopping around the driveway on my pogo-stick. (I’ve mastered over 1,000 hops, so if anyone wants to have a hop-off I’m happy to accept your challenge) I played multiple sports such as basketball, softball and soccer, but eventually quit all of them to pursue tennis. (Mainly because I got to wear a dress). I’m super competitive and am always determined to win, even if it’s a simple game of go-fish.
Now that I’m considered an official adult it’s about that time I enter into the real world (In 4 months when graduation occurs). I first heard about The DSM Group from my friend Kailee (who also happens to be interning here) when we were planning ideas for the internship fair at our school. I was curious to see what the agency was about so I basically stalked their website.
It was AWESOME. No joke, I couldn’t get off the site I was so impressed. I needed to find out more about their agency, I NEEDED to work here. I submitted my resume and it was go-time. I interviewed and once they offered me the internship I didn’t even hesitate, I accepted and was ready to start this new journey.
I had no idea what to expect when I first walked through the door, but I’m learning a ton and am so excited to see what this semester is going to entail. The team here is amazing and I’m so thrilled I have the opportunity to work with such talented and fun individuals!