From Textbook to Practice

I can see the lead on the press release now…

“TROY, Mich. – Recent college graduate, Lindsay Karpinskas, embarks on a new journey as Eisbrenner Public Relations’ newest intern.”

I have all the basics of public relations down; everything from AP style to writing an opening lead for a press release, but how well can I write a blog entry?

Here with my first post for the SPEAKeasy blog, I guess we’re about to find out. Having just earned a degree in public relations, I’m sure I can manage. I’ve taken the courses, attended the conferences and even discussed the mechanics with current public relations practitioners. Now comes the tricky part…applying what I’ve learned to the real world.

Before I get too far ahead, allow me to introduce myself. I’m Lindsay Karpinskas, a Troy, Mich. native and proud graduate of Grand Valley State University. While in school, I was an active member of my sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi, the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and the ski team.

During my sophomore year of college, I discovered an interest in communications and a growing curiosity for public relations. This curiosity was explored during my internship in the City of Troy’s Community Affairs Department. Through this experience, I began to see the true power of public relations. I found it holds the potential to build and strengthen a community. It was this realization and many others made during my undergraduate studies that have led me to where I am today.

Now I’m excited to learn more as I start my internship here at Eisbrenner PR. I’m eager to see how well my skills transfer to the real world and what new things I’ll learn along the way. So come join me in my journey from textbook to practice as I share these lessons with you!