Katherine - Bachelor of Public Relations

If you were to ask me in high school where I saw myself attending post-secondary, I would have said without any hesitation, university. Like many, I allowed the stigmas surrounding college to push me into thinking the pathway to success upon graduation was through university and university only. I had never even considered looking at alternative routes, despite my strong disliking to large class sizes and the lack of hands on learning within a university environment. With my gap year almost up, I would have certainly continued down the path to university if it wasn’t for my older brother’s positive experiences with Humber.

Coming from a small rural town, I hadn’t heard much about institutions outside of an hour radius from my home, let alone schools in Toronto. But once I saw the promising direction my older brother was headed in within his program and the skills he was learning at Humber, I was hooked. My decision to apply to Humber was solidified after learning they offered degree programs like a university, but within a hands-on college setting. Yet, I still had no clue on what program would be best suited for me and that was worrisome. That’s when I was advised to take the Humber career finder which helped narrow in on my interests and skills. Having been an avid member of the local theatre community throughout my childhood and youth, paired with my knack for writing and my keen eye for detail, my results opened up the world of public relations to me.

And while I felt certain I had made the correct program choice, despite not knowing really anything at all about PR, I was nervous to be back in a school setting. Would I be able to keep up with my course load? Would I be able to balance my classes and living away from home for the first time? My nerves were quickly diminished during my first week and it’s safe to say they never returned! My professors’ lessons were relevant and timely to the growing industry and they immediately provided opportunities outside the classroom to test our newly learned skills. I felt supported by my professors and peers through my transition which only grew the love for my program even more.

While I didn’t know much about PR when I started, having now completed 75 per cent of my program, I feel confident that I am well prepared to successfully complete my internship and will flourish within the industry upon graduation. I am forever thankful for Humber’s role in my life and for fueling my passion for the PR industry!