Student Profiles - Angela Hernandez, ‘10
Major:
Integrative Public Relations
Minor:
Leadership
Best part of CMU’s journalism program:
“The best part of CMU’s journalism classes is that the faculty have worked in the field and are teaching students from their own experiences.”
Involved in:
- Lem Tucker Scholarship recipient, 2006
- CMU Honors Program
- CMU Leadership Institute
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Public Relations Student Society of America
- Secretary, 2008-09
- Historian, 2007-08
- PR Central
- Secretary, 2008-09
- Account executive, 2008-09
Biggest accomplishment at CMU:
“Being active in many different activities on campus while maintaining a 3.95 GPA. Also, completing a short-term study abroad in Ireland last spring.”
Internships:
“My internship at The Henry Ford Museum has allowed me to take what I learn in the classroom at CMU, and use it to gain hands-on experience in the real world.”
What she does to be competitive in her field:
“I've been gaining as much experience as possible by completing summer internships, and also by working as a student writer for CMU's Public Relations and Marketing.”
Dream career:
“My dream career would be to work in the public relations department of a major corporation in Chicago.”
Suggestion to students interested in the journalism program:
“Study and memorize the AP style book. Also, remember that even the best writing can be improved.”
