My "Real World" Experience

As I am a little over the second half of Sophomore year... I am beginning to worry about one thing: INTERNSHIPS! An internships represents an opportunity to use the tools and knowledge acquired while taking classes in the CRS department. I had been brainstorming for a while as to where I would like to intern, and what I would like to do. My ideal internship would NOT be fetching coffee... I actually want to do something!

I met with my academic adviser, Diane Grimes, and she helped me figure out what suited me best. After about an hour we decided that I should do something in the entertainment arena... I know it is a little ambitious... but I am FAIR GAME! BRING IT ON!

In the fall of '08 I met with a representative from NBC-Universal at a career fair here at Syracuse University. She was pleased with me (that is what I would like to believe) and she invited me to email her so that we could further discuss my internship opportunity. As of right now, I anxiously await her reply! I hope I get her attention and score an internship at NBC! That would be ... Hmm... Nothing short of AMAZING!

I have learned important insights about the internship process, and yes... I will share. Be very outspoken, but stay classy. Be yourself! Use appropriate grammar! Bring something different to the eyes of your potential employer. Now, these are all concepts that the CRS department discusses in classes such as Presentational Speaking (CRS 325) Advanced Public Speaking (CRS 425) as well as in Discourse and Society (CRS 287). I would like to encourage you to seriously consider pursuing a degree in CRS... Honey, it will help you in every day life. If you ever doubt that... Read the rest of my entries.

Simply,
Terrance

Pile Up!

I am getting close to what I typically refer to as Mid Semester Jam. What do I mean? When all academic work piles up and is due the same day. Don't be afraid, this is a college thing, it happens to everyone (at least that is what I like to believe).

I have been doing quite well academically, I like to refer to my performance as on pointe (incorporating some ballet terms into my vocabulary). I am very much enjoying my CRS 284 class, Discourse and Society with Prof. Cynthia Gordon. This class teaches us the do's and don't's of everyday human interaction and communication. To some of you, that may be the weirdest field of study, but for me it is the most interesting and intricate field. One of my fondest memories so far is when we discussed every day script; walking down the street and saying Hi, How Are You, and answering the same darn thing every time.... I didn't know I did that until she told me!

My IST 500 Class is also quite interesting, IST stands for Information Technology Studies. In this class we are studying Social Media. I have a huge video assignment due in this class, I have decided to make a mockumentary on Facebook. I will reveal the name and the final product in a later post.

Regarding my personal/ professional life... I have done my best to keep you all informed, however, If I tell you all, once you meet me... we won't have anything to talk about! I am looking forward to hearing from you guys!!!! - I will tell you this - Yesterday, I had an amazing photo shoot. It was a recreation of several publicity shots for top-notch companies, such as the New York Times and Post It. Mackenzie Reiss was in charge of this shoot... and she did an amazing job! Love you Babe!
'til next time!

Simply,
Terrance

Projects...

Do not let the the title of this entry fool you... Although I do have many academic projects lined up, today I want to discuss one of the most important projects in what will turn out to be my professional career. As you may have read in the past, I am slated to host the 2009 Miss Teen Bahamas-World Pageant. The event will take place in Nassau, The Bahamas in August of the current year. I am very excited and honored to have this opportunity!

This opportunity represents the true value of majoring in CRS brings .
To read more ... please visiit:

http://missteenbahamasworld.com/host.htm

Simply...

Terrance