My internship experience at The Color Room!

Going into my internship at The Color Room, I was a little bit nervous I wouldn’t be prepared or have the knowledge to do as well as I wanted, but that was not the case. Everyone at TCR is so helpful and has done everything they can to make me feel comfortable and motivated in my position. I’m especially inspired by the owner, Audriana, who built this salon from the ground up after she graduated from college. From her, I’ve been able to learn how to market a small business, but also the process of starting one. As someone who’s…

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Designing the Housing Experience with Temple UHRL

My name is Jasmin Nguyen, and I’m a senior advertising major with a concentration in art direction. For the past year, I have been interning at Temple Housing and Residential Life as a lead graphic designer and helping with social media. When deciding to attend college, one of the most significant factors of the experience is living on campus. In my role, I’m tasked with creating marketing materials that align with the university’s branding and promote the benefits of on-campus living. My designs play a crucial role in helping students and parents learn about campus living through informative and engaging…

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Navigating the World of Public Relations

Hello! My name is Gabrielle Romaine and I am currently in my final year at Temple University. As an advertising major concentrating in media planning, I was excited to get the opportunity to explore the world of Public Relations. Throughout this spring semester, I completed a remote internship for the PR firm, Jenna Communications. I enjoyed gaining hands-on experience while learning about organic press and how to create awareness for a brand. By using applications for daily tasks such as WordPress, TvEyes, Mailchimp, and Canva, I learned how to create engaging content and calculate the value of PR. I began…

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Stepping Out of my Comfort Zone with MayoSeitz Media 

Being an undergrad who is getting ready to graduate is probably one of the most exciting, yet intensely scary, times of your life. The advertising major, one that is so flexible and can be applied to an endless amount of career paths, can be overwhelming to a student trying to figure out exactly which path is the one she wants to take.  Hi, my name is Devon Mercado. Am I the person who I just described? Yes. Although I think many of my peers can relate to my exact situation. This spring semester, I am interning for MayoSeitz Media, a…

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Navigating Success in Agency Life

Hi everyone! My name is Allison Foedisch and I am a senior Advertising major with concentrations in Copywriting and Brand Strategy and Research. I intern at Think Traffic located in Spring Garden, Philadelphia. My role there is as a Copywriting/Social Media intern, and I’ve been there since June 2023. I’ve learned a lot of things about myself and the industry during my time as an intern. My supervisor has become a great mentor to me. I feel like I can ask her anything and not be nervous or scared. She has taught me a lot about copywriting and has given…

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Starting Up a Start Up

My first internship experience has been pretty great so far! I work as a social media marketing at a Start-Up called Driving The Line. We specialize in making sports betting content. At first I was a little nervous because I don’t necessary love sports. However I have been able to learn so much in this experience. I’ve learned about different social media management softwares which are super easy to use once you get the hang of it. I’ve also learned about making engaging content as well as using Software that outlets AI to cut clips from the show and gives…

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From One Department to Another at SEOM Interactive

Hi there, welcome to my internship recap! If you’re interested in learning more about how to grow within your internship, you’re in the right place. For those who don’t know me, my name is Joyce Chen. I’m a Senior studying Advertising with a concentration in Brand Strategy and Research in Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication. These past four years, none of my internships required me to work in three departments at the same time. Although it was a challenge at first, it taught me how to adjust to change. I feel like the hardest thing that students…

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Giving Back To The Community

Hello! My name is Stephen Hwang and I am a senior advertising student with a concentration in brand strategy and research. This post will detail my eye-opening experience as the Social Media Intern at Tree House Books where I was able to apply my classroom skills to a real world situation. With this internship being my first professional role, I was a little nervous and hesitant at first. I wanted to make sure that I was able to provide the skills and knowledge to Tree House Books in an impactful way. When I first started, the entire staff was very…

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Interning at The Media Theatre

Hello! I’m Kate Malley, a senior at Temple University double majoring in Film and Media Arts and Advertising with a concentration in brand strategy. Since February I had the pleasure of working as a marketing intern at the Media Theatre.  From the moment I stepped into the Media Theatre, I was struck by the passion and dedication of the team. Working closely with the staff, I have gained invaluable insights into the unique dynamics of non-profit management and the theatre industry. One of the most exciting aspects of my internship has been the theatre’s upcoming renovation project and its endeavor…

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Social Media: from content consumer to content creator

Hello everyone! My name is Evelyn Foster and I am a senior Advertising major with concentrations in Copywriting and Brand Strategy and Research. Since January 2024 I have been an intern at Sircle Media. The office is located in New York and my position is remote. The semester before my internship was when I fell in love with copywriting. I had taken two of the courses for my concentration and realized my love for words and consistent social media browsing allowed me to explore a riveting career area in advertising. Along with being a creative, I love understanding the nitty…

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Trust the Process

Considering the audience of this blog, it’s safe to say those reading this post are either in the midst of finding an internship or are currently reflecting on their internship experience. A couple of months ago, I was yet another stressed-out junior plagued with the pressure of trying to find an internship. Let me tell you it’s brutal out there. Last fall, I went through the process of applying, tailoring my resume, endless calls with HR teams, and interview after interview. I felt like I was trapped in a never-ending doomsday. My only real stipulation with finding an internship was…

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Relighting the Way to Philly

My name is Alexa Brady and I’m a senior advertising major with a concentration in brand strategy and research. Throughout the first few years of being in college, I had no idea what I wanted to major in or what I wanted to do with my life. Instead of stressing myself out and rushing into a career path I didn’t like, I decided to allow myself to explore options and learn about myself. After declaring and switching majors four times, I found myself in Klein College as an advertising student. I love the storytelling aspect and the creative opportunities, as…

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