College Experiences That Helped a Communications Strategist at a University Health Nonprofit Succeed
Apoorvaa, a Communications Strategist, stresses the importance of proactive internship seeking during undergraduate studies, advising students to "start planning while you're in college," even within the university itself. The ability to pivot career paths within the broad field of communications, as a "great field that you can switch into different types of communication," is also highlighted as a key takeaway for undergraduates.
Internships, Networking, Career Pivoting, Communication Skills, Professional Development
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Apoorvaa Mandar Bichu
Communications Strategist
University affiliated health nonprofit
Creighton University
Masters of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University
Creative Writing, Journalism
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
International Student, Immigrant, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Start planning for internships during college, even within the university itself.
2. Seek advice from experienced professionals and don't be afraid to explore different career paths within the communications field.
3. Actively network with professors and others to find internship opportunities and learn about various communication specializations.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
One thing I would always advise all undergrad students is: I know a lot of people think that after college they can look for jobs, but don't do that at all. Definitely start planning while you're in college to look for internships.
Or even serve as a communications intern within the college setup. I'm sure there are different departments that require someone to manage social media or write newsletters for them. So ask around, get your professors to connect you with the right internships.
And then, I think that what this advisor is doing is great, which is to ask people who are more experienced than you to give you their take on what you can do to set yourself up for success. Because as an undergrad, the world is your oyster. You're so young, so full of hope before the real world beats it out of you.
So, do as many internships as possible, read up on all the careers that you want. And also remember, it's okay to pivot. As you come into undergrad, you might think that this is what you want, but you might want to switch.
I think communications is such a great field that you can switch into different types of communication. It can be health communications, fashion communication, whatever you want.
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