Last class of the semester, and I got to debate whether my entire year studying PR was just a waste of time. A very interesting debate that I found difficult to side with, although I had the task of arguing the idea that a PR degree would never be useful, because connections and your personality was going to get you through the door and on your way to a successful career. Interestingly enough, when the first poll was taken, my team won the majority of the vote. After we debated, the vote changed, and we lost two. Although, our team all believed the only reason we lost was because the rest of the class figured out that voting our team wasn't in their favor. (just a joke) It would actually be admitting that their entire year, and every single penny they had invested, and the degree they would walk away with, was in fact just another waste of time. Of course, they could also think that a degree was a useful thing to have and achieve because it would educate you and teach you the "tricks of the trade", as they say. In fact, I do believe that it is a mix of the two, or three elements that will determine one's success in this competitive industry. It would be a combination of personality, connections, and of course a degree. Today, a degree, especially a Masters degree, is something that will always benefit the person. It gives a certain status that is difficult to beat. It just gives "one step" above the next person. Of course, work experience is also very important too. However you look at it, PR is all about being smart, knowledgeable and confident. A degree will only help validate those points.
Thank you Michaela and Pam for a wonderful year!!!
All the best!
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