– Gabby Guarnaccia
High school is one of the most important times in a person’s life. It is full of learning new things, discovering yourself and experiencing new opportunities. As a senior this year, I have been pushed to try as many new experiences and opportunities as I can before I head off for college. This includes being encouraged to participate in a program at my high school called Career Study. That’s how I ended up here, at Buchanan Public Relations.
At my school, a privilege that comes with being a senior is that we can get out of school early if we do an internship known as Career Study. Most seniors take advantage of this as it is a unique offer that allows for a change in the routine we have come to repeat since the first day of Kindergarten. Instead of rising before the sun does and rushing to make it to homeroom, I get to spend time in the “real world,” as teachers often call it, and learn what it is like to work in the field I intend to study. It is interesting to see what my classmates chose to do and what different paths the people I have walked the halls with every day will now head down.
When I told people where I was going to do my Career Study, I was often asked what made me choose Buchanan PR. I told everyone that after doing my research, I learned about Buchanan PR’s excellent reputation, extremely friendly culture and its intriguing client list.
I sent an email to the address I found on the website, not expecting an answer back but figured it was worth a shot. I already had another internship opportunity I could rely on if I didn’t hear back, but felt like I just needed to try something different. Luckily, VP Nicole replied rather quickly, and here I am today!
As I begin my final week at Buchanan PR, I have learned many lessons that will help me for years to come in both school and my career. I am thankful to walk away with another experience to add to my resumé, but there is much more to it than that. After this, I am confident in my decision to pursue the field that I am. During my college search, I switched majors a few times before making the final decision. Now, I have peace that I made the right choice. Learning the key facts and foundation for the PR industry before studying it will benefit me in so many ways. I am confident that I will walk into class and not feel lost because of what I have learned during this experience. I will be able to understand when the professor mentions a media list or a pitch and be more confident in my studies and career, and that is all thanks to Buchanan Public Relations.
About Gabby Guarnaccia
I am finishing up my senior year at Perkiomen Valley High School. I was a dancer for about ten years, played volleyball for 8 years, and even tried my hand at boxing. I love reality TV, social media, pop culture and fashion. After graduation, I plan to have an amazing last summer with all my friends before leaving for New York City to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology. My intended major is Advertising & Marketing Communications. I hope to be able to study abroad in London, and after college, I’d like to either stay in New York City or move to another big city. I would absolutely love to work at a pop culture network such as E! or a magazine, but I will be open to any opportunity that comes my way.