London Calling
Students are going to London and this is the place to tell them why Global Ad & PR is worthwhile. Students will share what about London calls to them, what makes this study abroad opportunity more appealing than other European options and what they want to see in learn while they are overseas.
There's something about England
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Kentish Invasion
by Natalie Moses
This is me being a crazy hat lady in London.
Ever heard of the Kentish Invasion? If not, get with the program! Kent State’s Global Advertising and PR program, that is. Two-dozen Kent students, including myself, are embarking on the trip of a lifetime this May. When the semester officially ends for others, our European journey begins. Our hard work will continue for the remainder of the semester to get the most out of studying abroad. Though challenging, this class is rewarding on many levels.
What are our class goals?
Our studies are individualized with each student choosing a passion and turning it into an educational project. We each related our chosen topics to advertising or PR and are researching it from both US and UK perspectives to compare our findings. We also created individual websites to promote our personal “brands.”
What about this trip calls to me?
The destination and the academic focus of this trip both call to me. I visited London in high school and fell in love. The buildings, the history, the people- everything was amazing. The friendly, warm atmosphere instantly felt like home. Despite London’s size, its quirky neighborhoods give the same “little city” feel as Pittsburgh, my beloved hometown. I knew I’d return someday, specifically hoping to study abroad.
This fall, I did a double take when I saw a poster for this class. A trip to London pertaining to my major? SOLD! I was beyond elated.
Why is London right for me?
The other study abroad programs aren't my perfect fit. A semester is too long for me and the six-week summer programs conflict with precious work days. Our trip is just long enough. Also, we get to live in a foreign country without a language barrier! This helps to focus on the academic aspect, which came at a critical time for me as I pondered a PR minor. This class not only solidified my decision, but is also an impressive resume builder that I could not pass up.
Why can't I wait to get there?
So far, I’ve met awesome people and we haven’t even left the classroom! I know traveling and learning with them will be... As a Brit would say, bloody brilliant.
What are our class goals?
Our studies are individualized with each student choosing a passion and turning it into an educational project. We each related our chosen topics to advertising or PR and are researching it from both US and UK perspectives to compare our findings. We also created individual websites to promote our personal “brands.”
What about this trip calls to me?
The destination and the academic focus of this trip both call to me. I visited London in high school and fell in love. The buildings, the history, the people- everything was amazing. The friendly, warm atmosphere instantly felt like home. Despite London’s size, its quirky neighborhoods give the same “little city” feel as Pittsburgh, my beloved hometown. I knew I’d return someday, specifically hoping to study abroad.
This fall, I did a double take when I saw a poster for this class. A trip to London pertaining to my major? SOLD! I was beyond elated.
Why is London right for me?
The other study abroad programs aren't my perfect fit. A semester is too long for me and the six-week summer programs conflict with precious work days. Our trip is just long enough. Also, we get to live in a foreign country without a language barrier! This helps to focus on the academic aspect, which came at a critical time for me as I pondered a PR minor. This class not only solidified my decision, but is also an impressive resume builder that I could not pass up.
Why can't I wait to get there?
So far, I’ve met awesome people and we haven’t even left the classroom! I know traveling and learning with them will be... As a Brit would say, bloody brilliant.
London Daydream
by Carla Johl and Stormie VanMeenen
Follow Percy and Meeko as they travel through their dream trip to London. The London Eye, Platform Nine and 3/4 and Kate Middleton are highlights of this adventure.
Why is Global Advertising & PR worth taking?
by Jack Gazdik
Visit Jack's e-Portfolio
You get to live here.
Why is Global Advertising & PR worth taking? Why wouldn’t I just take the money I am spending on this university-sponsored trip and go by myself? I would have no educational responsibilities and all the time in the world to be a tourist.
The educational & professional experience
I thought about this, but I also thought about the experience that I would gain as a professional and as a person by traveling with the school. I’m an advertising major because I genuinely love the industry. I’m excited for what my future holds and I can’t wait until I am given the opportunity to be creative and solve problems every day as a creative professional.
I have always been very goal-oriented and like to challenge myself, and this class offers both of those things. I will be coming away from this trip with a blog and research presentation that I can show potential employers, these projects show I went to London and did more than just travel around and party. I learned something and thought critically about my experience, and in the end I came back even more inspired and driven to be successful in the advertising industry.
I also chose this class over other study abroad opportunities because the possibilities are so open. My London experience is whatever I make it. I get to choose my own area of expertise in a facet of the industry I am most passionate about. I can also use this experience to network with people who share my passion and give others a chance to follow my travels and observations by reading my blog posts.
The People
With that stated, this experience isn’t all about work. It’s still an opportunity to immerse myself in an entirely new culture and learn about myself. I have never been to Europe and my goal for this trip is to have an authentic British experience. I want to take what I can from UK culture and apply it to my life when I return home. There is such a unique opportunity to explore since we will be staying in flats in the heart of London. For two-and- a-half weeks I will be living much as a native Londoner does.
I also can’t overlook the opportunity to travel with a group of people who are passionate about the same things I am. You can only learn so much about someone in a classroom session, so this is a unique chance to learn more about my peers. Many of my classmates will be working in the same area and industry as me and building strong friendships with these people will go a long way as I progress professionally, as well as make my London experience much more fun and rewarding.
I’ve always believed that you can’t truly believe something is real until you’ve seen it with your own eyes, until you’ve stood there and fully experience it for yourself. The pictures I have seen of London are absolutely stunning, and I can hardly contain my excitement that I get to turn what I’ve seen in those pictures into a reality.
The educational & professional experience
I thought about this, but I also thought about the experience that I would gain as a professional and as a person by traveling with the school. I’m an advertising major because I genuinely love the industry. I’m excited for what my future holds and I can’t wait until I am given the opportunity to be creative and solve problems every day as a creative professional.
I have always been very goal-oriented and like to challenge myself, and this class offers both of those things. I will be coming away from this trip with a blog and research presentation that I can show potential employers, these projects show I went to London and did more than just travel around and party. I learned something and thought critically about my experience, and in the end I came back even more inspired and driven to be successful in the advertising industry.
I also chose this class over other study abroad opportunities because the possibilities are so open. My London experience is whatever I make it. I get to choose my own area of expertise in a facet of the industry I am most passionate about. I can also use this experience to network with people who share my passion and give others a chance to follow my travels and observations by reading my blog posts.
The People
With that stated, this experience isn’t all about work. It’s still an opportunity to immerse myself in an entirely new culture and learn about myself. I have never been to Europe and my goal for this trip is to have an authentic British experience. I want to take what I can from UK culture and apply it to my life when I return home. There is such a unique opportunity to explore since we will be staying in flats in the heart of London. For two-and- a-half weeks I will be living much as a native Londoner does.
I also can’t overlook the opportunity to travel with a group of people who are passionate about the same things I am. You can only learn so much about someone in a classroom session, so this is a unique chance to learn more about my peers. Many of my classmates will be working in the same area and industry as me and building strong friendships with these people will go a long way as I progress professionally, as well as make my London experience much more fun and rewarding.
I’ve always believed that you can’t truly believe something is real until you’ve seen it with your own eyes, until you’ve stood there and fully experience it for yourself. The pictures I have seen of London are absolutely stunning, and I can hardly contain my excitement that I get to turn what I’ve seen in those pictures into a reality.
