Greetings,
I’ve
been keeping pretty busy here at UMHB. In the last edition of The Bells campus newspaper, I had a book
review and a news article published. Yesterday, my story about Holly Tucker, a
Baylor student who competed and eventually earned 6th place on The Voice. That was pretty cool. I’ll
add some links to my stories at the bottom to this blog if ya’ll are
interested!
I’m
continuing my PR/Communication internship in the President’s Office here at
school. What a neat opportunity it has been! I’ve gotten better acquainted with
the leaders of UMHB and have an insider view of the university. I am happy to
say that I am even more proud to be a student here. Something cool that I got
to work on was Dr. O’Rear’s (the president) speech for the dedication of a new
street that runs through campus. That was exciting.
My boyfriend spoiled me for Valentine's Day and took me to San Antonio. I might just be the luckiest girl in the world, not sure. If not, at least in the top five! ;) That was my first time visiting the Alamo, which is a huge part of Texas' history. I feel like a true Texan now! We also walked along the Riverwalk and ate a yummy meal at the Gritsmill. So much fun!
A
couple of weeks ago, I went to the job fair on campus and learned about a neat,
one-week internship opportunity with a software company called ZOption. They
were looking for four students to take with them to work with their marketing
team at their trade show at Disney World in March. Ultimately, they needed
professional people with outstanding communications skills. “Hey, I can do
that,” I thought. I made it through the first round of resumes and was among
the ten people called upon for an interview. So, the week after my spring break
I’m heading to Florida on my first business trip! I can hardly wait! I attribute the communication skills I've gained through competing in pageants to obtaining this position.
Tomorrow,
the newspaper staff is leaving for a photojournalism conference in Fort Worth.
It’s tough having to miss my Friday classes, but I just love going to different
conferences and learning all that I can.
Yesterday
I had a productive conference call with Michelle and Jessica of Legacy Group
Consulting in regard to my preparation for Miss Iowa. We talked quite a bit
about my platform, which I’m very excited about. While a title for it has yet
to be decided on, it has to do with awareness of gender roles and equality in
the workplace, inspiring women to strive for leadership roles and supporting
female entrepreneurs. More on this later.
This
morning I booked two flights home in April! I’ll be back the first weekend for
a shopping trip with the Miss Muscatine/Pearl City board and the last weekend
for Miss Iowa orientation. I can’t wait to be back!
I’m
so thankful for these amazing opportunities, and I truly hope to encourage
other young people to set lofty goals and confidently attain them. Whether that
be as Miss Pearl City, Miss Iowa, Miss America or just Leah.
Have a good rest of your week!
Leah
P.s. Below is a link to my stories. Enjoy!
