Students often ask us how they can make the most of their internships. And the answer is simple: become engaged.
The best way to grow as a young professional in the communications industry is to use your time wisely and learn as much as you can before you enter the workforce. So, ask a lot of questions during your internship, join as many team meetings and brainstorming sessions as you can, organize one-on-one meetings with team members at your company, and take advantage of any opportunities that may arise, such as attending a media interview or special event.
Today, our summer intern spotlight is on Nick.
Nick Ramsey
I am a senior strategic communications major and entrepreneurship minor at Elon University. I am from Cheshire, Connecticut, but I enjoy North Carolina weather much more than the cold up North. When I’m not busy with school, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing golf and traveling. After graduation next May, I plan on pursuing a career in public relations and marketing.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
This past spring semester I studied abroad in London for four months, and it was a great experience. I have always enjoyed traveling, and have been lucky enough to travel all over the world with my family. However, the one place I have not yet had the chance to go is Australia. I would love to learn more about Australian culture while simultaneously enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
Do you have any hidden talents?
I have always been interested in cars, and for some reason I have the useless ability to name the make, model and approximate year of just about every car I see on the road.
What activities or organizations are you involved in?
Elon University encourages students to join any of the hundreds of organizations and clubs on campus. I am a member of Elon’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), and I really enjoy meeting with my peers to discuss what’s going on in the industry outside of the classroom setting. I am also a member of Elon’s club soccer team and Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Next year I hope to get involved in Live Oak Communications, Elon’s student-run public relations agency.
If you had a theme song, what would it be?
This is a tough question because I like so many genres of music, but if I had to choose one song, I would probably choose ‘I Won’t Back Down’ by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?
John F. Kennedy. I find Kennedy to be one of the most interesting and inspiring presidents and I would love to pick his brain on just about everything. I went to the same high school that JFK attended in the 1930s, so I would also like to ask him what sort of trouble he caused back in those days.
To apply for an internship at RLF, please send cover letters, resumes and writing samples to interns@rlfcommunications.com.