Next week is reading week and then there are only two more weeks until I get to start my placement. I have been given the opportunity to plan the Greg Awards (yes, another event!) and I couldn't be happier. The Greg Awards are the award ceremony for all students in Advertising - Integrated Marketing Communications at St. Lawrence College.
Already so many ideas are coming into my head on how I can make this award ceremony even better than the last. I am very grateful to have this opportunity so that I can add it to my list of event experience when I complete College. I believe that it is very important for me to get as much experience as I can while in College so that employers can see that I am qualified. I can't wait to get this event started!
Showing posts with label Event Planning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Event Planning. Show all posts
Friday, 24 February 2012
Friday, 17 February 2012
A Change in Routine
Today a very good friend of mine is coming to visit me from out of town. In a way we have opposite personalities but I think that is why we get along so well. I like to have everything planned and sorted out before I do anything. My friend is a little different, she is the type of person who would take a bus not knowing where its even going just to see where she would end up.
The reason why I enjoy our friendship so much is because I never really know what a day with her with end up like; it is almost as if I need to expect the unexpected with her and I enjoy the thrill of it. In my earlier blogs I have spoke about how I want to go into events and I believe this connects to expecting the unexpected.
When planning an event you have to be very detail oriented and organized and I know I have these qualities, however, no matter how organized you are you never know how your event will turn out until it is actually over. You may know how you hope it will turn out but there's always a chance that something different may happen. That's is why you have to plan for "just-in-casers". For example, I may have only planned to go for a walk with my friend but just in case she wants to do something else I'll bring some extra money and my I.D.
Sometimes it's exciting to have a little change in your routine.
The reason why I enjoy our friendship so much is because I never really know what a day with her with end up like; it is almost as if I need to expect the unexpected with her and I enjoy the thrill of it. In my earlier blogs I have spoke about how I want to go into events and I believe this connects to expecting the unexpected.
When planning an event you have to be very detail oriented and organized and I know I have these qualities, however, no matter how organized you are you never know how your event will turn out until it is actually over. You may know how you hope it will turn out but there's always a chance that something different may happen. That's is why you have to plan for "just-in-casers". For example, I may have only planned to go for a walk with my friend but just in case she wants to do something else I'll bring some extra money and my I.D.
Sometimes it's exciting to have a little change in your routine.
Friday, 3 February 2012
Reality Check
On Monday I had my graduation photos taken and it suddenly clicked in ... I'm in my final semester of College and I'm going to be graduating soon. I became really excited but at the same time a little anxious and upset.
I became anxious because my entire College experience is coming to an end. I have enjoyed my time at SLC and I only hope that my future employment experiences are the same. I worked last year and recently began working again as the SLC Convocation Assistant. This is a position that is only given to students and I love every moment I spend working. I plan on continuing in the events field and I am a little upset that I cannot continue working this position as it is only given to students. However, even though this position will be ending I am happy to be able to use all the relevant experience I have gained in the future.
I was a little upset because I know that I will no longer be able to see all the people I have built relationships with at the college. A lot of my fellow classmates will be moving out of town and one of the benefits of being in college is you really get to know pretty much all of your classmates. I feel we have built up a little IMC family and I'm sad that it is coming to an end.
Even though I was feeling a little anxious and upset I know that graduation is just the end of one chapter of my life and I'm really excited for the next chapter to being.
I became anxious because my entire College experience is coming to an end. I have enjoyed my time at SLC and I only hope that my future employment experiences are the same. I worked last year and recently began working again as the SLC Convocation Assistant. This is a position that is only given to students and I love every moment I spend working. I plan on continuing in the events field and I am a little upset that I cannot continue working this position as it is only given to students. However, even though this position will be ending I am happy to be able to use all the relevant experience I have gained in the future.I was a little upset because I know that I will no longer be able to see all the people I have built relationships with at the college. A lot of my fellow classmates will be moving out of town and one of the benefits of being in college is you really get to know pretty much all of your classmates. I feel we have built up a little IMC family and I'm sad that it is coming to an end.
Even though I was feeling a little anxious and upset I know that graduation is just the end of one chapter of my life and I'm really excited for the next chapter to being.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Something All My Own
TrendsTalk 2011, the first official un-conference by the third years of IMC.
Last semester I was given a grand opportunity - the chance to coordinate my very own event. If you have taken a look at my profile info you know that events are my passion and this was the real deal! From choosing a location to giving input on promotional pieces, I was there every step of the way helping TrendsTalk grow into the event I knew it could be.
Coordinating this event made me learn something, being an event planner is one of the most stressful and chaotic positions I've ever had ... but I loved every minute of it. There is no better feeling than planning an event and watching everything roll out on the big day. If you want to learn more about TrendsTalk take a look at the website at http://TrendsTalk.com.
After completing my program at St. Lawrence College I plan on continuing into the event field and I cannot wait for everything to get started. I haven’t yet decided what specific types I want to get into but in the mean time I’m getting as much experience as I can so that I’m prepared for the field.
Last semester I was given a grand opportunity - the chance to coordinate my very own event. If you have taken a look at my profile info you know that events are my passion and this was the real deal! From choosing a location to giving input on promotional pieces, I was there every step of the way helping TrendsTalk grow into the event I knew it could be.
Coordinating this event made me learn something, being an event planner is one of the most stressful and chaotic positions I've ever had ... but I loved every minute of it. There is no better feeling than planning an event and watching everything roll out on the big day. If you want to learn more about TrendsTalk take a look at the website at http://TrendsTalk.com.
After completing my program at St. Lawrence College I plan on continuing into the event field and I cannot wait for everything to get started. I haven’t yet decided what specific types I want to get into but in the mean time I’m getting as much experience as I can so that I’m prepared for the field.
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