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"My summer as an RPAC enabled me to discover that public relations really is the field for me! There was never a dull moment, as I was always busy publicizing local events, securing proclamations or promoting the Telethon. Coordinating all of the press materials for four district offices allowed me to enhance my media relations skills and learn a lot about working both quickly and efficiently. I very much enjoyed the variety of events I was able to work on this summer, and I believe that this internship will be a great background for the real world." |
| Laura Woods, 2007 Tampa RPAC |
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"I am so grateful for the MDA RPAC program. In just a couple of weeks I have met with reporters, pitched stories to editors and created promotions with business leaders. This program is truly a crash course in Media 101. I have never really worked with the media before, but I now have first-hand understanding of how the media really works. Above all else, I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside MDA in such a valiant cause. I have seen kids at summer camp who just can’t stop smiling. I have heard parents’ testimonials of how they think their family would not be able to function without MDA. I have seen employees who look forward to fundraising events with great anticipation. This really is a program that allows interns to gain the experience that will help them succeed in the job market." |
| Cameron Salony, 2007 Salt Lake City RPAC |
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"The Phoenix MDA RPAC position is perfect for anyone looking for an independent internship ... independent meaning that you will basically be running your own PR Firm, and MDA is your only client. The success of the position is determinant upon the RPAC’s motivation and envisioned capacity of the placement. Publicity options are limitless in this particular region, so creative, persistent and confident applicants are guaranteed to excel." |
| Meigan Stack, 2007 Phoenix RPAC |
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"There are a myriad of positive aspects of interning at the MDA. Most importantly it is a great cause, and knowing personally what it is like to have a loved one affected by one of the 40 neuromuscular diseases that MDA covers, it is reassuring to know that you are actually making a difference. Beyond the personal connection for me, I feel that the real-world experience that you gain on a daily basis coupled with the comfortable and welcoming environment is all that you can ask for in an internship. Not to mention it’s paid and so much fun!" |
| Nicole Young, 2007 Chicago RPAC |
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"To anyone who is thinking about applying to be an RPAC: Do it! The program differs from office to office, but for me it provided a great combination of working to gain media coverage and trying to secure promotional time and space. Although I learned a lot about nonprofits – a sector in which I want to work – I also think that the internship builds skills applicable to all sorts of other careers." |
| Dana Strongin, 2007 Denver RPAC |
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"I don't think I could have asked for a better public relations internship. There are so few internships out there of this caliber in PR; I truly applaud MDA for its efforts here. It feels like an immersion-type program, and I feel like I've learned more here by doing than I have or ever will in my public relations classes." |
| Jessica Pollack, 2006 Portland RPAC |
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"The internship allowed me to use what I learned in the classroom and build an impressive portfolio." |
| Percy Brown, 2006 Miami RPAC |
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"I think anyone who is interested in public relations as a career would definitely benefit from the RPAC program" |
| Emily Cipriano, 2006 Detroit RPAC |
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"This internship was a great opportunity in regards to public relations. Through this opportunity, I was able to freshen up my PR skills and fine tune all the skills I have learned in college. I enjoyed the real world experience and would recommend this position to others; this has been a rewarding experience. I would love to continue working for MDA." |
| Laura Henry, 2006 Denver RPAC |
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"This has been a great experience for me. I am more confident about my job search now that I can put the MDA internship on my résumé. Thanks for this great opportunity!" |
| Lindsay O’Rourke, 2006 Indianapolis RPAC |
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"Having genuine responsibilities for coordinating media promotions with MDA allowed me to truly see first hand the challenges and rewards in PR. Being independent in my efforts and permitted to learn things for myself provided a better education than any classroom situation could." |
| Alecia Warren, 2005 Denver RPAC |
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"As a recent graduate, I wanted to do this because I felt that I needed more internship experience before I applied for my first job in PR; I really feel that this experience provided me just that." |
| Lauren Stilwell, 2004 Portland RPAC |
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"I learned more in these few weeks than I did in four years of college." |
| Stacey Murray, 2004 Kansas City RPAC |
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"It’s a great feeling to leave an internship with successful, hard copies of work completed. I can’t wait to show off my work at upcoming interviews." |
| Julie Gribar, 2003 Pittsburgh RPAC |
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"By opening up the doors of MDA for me, you have given me so much opportunity to grow. This summer was hard but so much fun." |
| Amy Sanghavi, 2002 Austin RPAC |
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"I think about 90% of the stuff I do now is similar to things I did at the MDA, and only about 10% are things I got from school." |
| Matthew Mortellaro, 2001 San Francisco RPAC |
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