The quote I live by:
"The irony of commitment is that it's deeply liberating - in work, in play, in love. The act frees you from the tyranny of your internal critic, from the fear that likes to dress itself up and parade around as rational hesitation. To commit is to remove your head as the barrier to your life."
- Starbucks Coffee Cup
My name is Kelsey MacDonald and this is my blog for my ALES 204 class at the University of Alberta. I am currently in my last year in the Human Ecology program and I am hoping to pursue a career in Public Relations. I moved to Edmonton from Calgary after high school in 2007 and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the capital city.
Last year, I was lucky enough to be chosen as Servus Credit Union's Young & Free Alberta Spokesperson for the 2010-2011 term. This job was all about being the connection between Servus Credit Union and Generation Y. I was paid to Facebook, blog, tweet, and create videos for their Young & Free program, all in hopes of generating a greater number of young clientele to Servus. This job changed my outlook on life and greatly influenced my decision to aspire for a career in public relations because I realized how much I loved connecting with people from all around the world. I also now have a deep understanding of social media and it's importance in our lives due to this work experience.
Being part of the Young & Free Alberta program helped me realize how much I love social media and what a big part it is playing in our society today. That job helped me to decide that I wanted a career in public relations and I know that social media will continue to be a huge part of my life for a very long time.
Enjoy!
Kelsey MacDonald
