ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY PRSSA
  • Home
  • Blog
    • Archives
      • Spring 2013 Posts
      • Fall 2012 Posts
      • Spring 2012 Posts
      • Fall 2011 Posts
  • About
    • Executive Board
    • Committees
    • Awards
    • Contact
    • Become a Speaker
  • Newsletter
  • Membership
    • Chapter Meeting Minutes
  • Calendar
  • Progressive Image
    • Clients
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Home
  • Blog
    • Archives
      • Spring 2013 Posts
      • Fall 2012 Posts
      • Spring 2012 Posts
      • Fall 2011 Posts
  • About
    • Executive Board
    • Committees
    • Awards
    • Contact
    • Become a Speaker
  • Newsletter
  • Membership
    • Chapter Meeting Minutes
  • Calendar
  • Progressive Image
    • Clients
  • Internship Opportunities
Search

BLOG

Member Monday- Eric McEwen

9/21/2014

1 Comment

 
Picture
Eric McEwen enrolled at Illinois State University his junior year as a transfer student studying public relations. As a new student to campus, McEwen wanted to become involved in his field, so he joined the Illinois State University Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America. 

Tell us about yourself.

I’m from Bolingbrook, Ill. I attended Joliet Junior College for two years before coming to ISU. I am studying public relations, and I am currently involved with ISU PRSSA. I hope to combine my passion for law with public relations in the future.

Why were you interested in ISU PRSSA?

I came here in August, and ISU PRSSA is one of the main reasons I really wanted to attend ISU. I read that this Chapter would help me hone in on the skills necessary to be successful in this industry. I’ve only heard good things about the public relations program at ISU, and several people emphasized it was a great school for anyone interested in the communication field.

Outside of ISU PRSSA, what are you involved with and interested in?

I want to focus on my studies my first year here at ISU, so I am not involved with any sports or registered student organizations besides ISU PRSSA. I plan to get involved in more organizations in the future. However, you can often find me in the Student Fitness Center. Besides my scholastic endeavors and ISU PRSSA, I enjoy reading, writing poetry, listening to music and playing guitar.

I also have a fascination with exploring the idea of other realms of existence beyond what we currently know about. I love watching documentaries on the unknown, sociology and philosophical ideologies. I am intrigued by what goes beyond the typical mundane human experience. I embrace the fact that life is complex, and I enjoy researching various aspects of reality.

What is your dream job?

My dream job would include both public relations and law. I would love to be a criminal defense attorney. I haven’t decided on my career yet, but I have considered going to law school.

How did you become interested in law?

I've had an interest in criminal defense for quite some time because I love debating and using facts and information I've gathered to defend a claim. The career has a very respectable salary, too.

Where do you find your greatest motivation?

Believe it or not, my greatest motivation is fear. I believe that fear is an active presence around me, but it doesn’t come from within myself. Figuratively, I keep fear caged, and I monitor it to make sure it doesn’t escape and take over my will to persevere. Basically, I live life motivated by the fact that if I fall into the wrong crowds, I will succumb to negative influences. I’m self-motivated and strive to get lost in my education to see the true potential of my capabilities. Some say it’s weird, but I find peace in my own philosophies.

Questions composed by Kellian Reed 

1 Comment
Marina T. link
6/30/2021 03:22:32 am

You are a very interesting and good person! Good luck with your career! You will succeed!

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    About

    PRecisely PR is the blog of the Illinois State University Chapter of the PRSSA. We write about Chapter events, the public relations industry, member profiles, and more.

    Archives

    October 2022
    November 2021
    October 2021
    November 2020
    September 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    March 2019
    November 2018
    October 2018
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    November 2016
    October 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013

    CategorIes

    All
    Agency Tours
    Bateman Team
    COM Week
    Conference
    Development
    Guest Speakers
    Industry
    Internships
    Meet The E Board
    Member Monday
    Mentor Mentee
    Panels
    Personal Branding
    Philanthropy
    Premier Newsletter
    Pri
    Prsa Chapter Meetings
    PRSSA National
    Relations
    Senior Spotlight
    Senior To Watch
    Socials
    Study Abroad

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • Blog
    • Archives
      • Spring 2013 Posts
      • Fall 2012 Posts
      • Spring 2012 Posts
      • Fall 2011 Posts
  • About
    • Executive Board
    • Committees
    • Awards
    • Contact
    • Become a Speaker
  • Newsletter
  • Membership
    • Chapter Meeting Minutes
  • Calendar
  • Progressive Image
    • Clients
  • Internship Opportunities