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Chief editor of high school newspaper
I was a chief editor of my school newspaper at Kyunggi high School in Seoul, Korea. -
Started college
I majored in journalism & broadcasting in Korea. I wanted to be a sports announcer. -
Military Service
I was a communication soldier for my unit handling internal and external communications. However, I had no idea I was a public relations person for my unit. -
To the U.S.
Illinois State University, Vice president of Korean Student Association. -
What is Public Relations?
Began Master's program at Indiana State University, became interested in public relations. Took courses in sports marketing and MBA. Wrote a master's thesis about how people use MLB's message board. -
Unexpected first publication in public relations
Doctoral Program. Studied media psychology. Published master's thesis in Public Relations Review. Wrote a dissertation about how people enjoy sports broadcast. -
First job
University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. Assistant Professor. I taught two sections of Intro to Public Relations and created three different public relations courses. Became involved with Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), which forced me to meet lots of public relations professionals. I realized that what I was interested in was actually people and organizations who use various media, not the media itself. -
James Madison University
James Madison University. I had to teach every single public relations class in public relations concentration. Advised PRSSA, attended field trips, and get involved with Public Relations Society of America more and more. -
My true passion
I realized that even my works at my military service were mostly public relations works. I just didn't know that I was doing it. I am passionate about how to effectively build a sincere two-way communication between organizations and their publics. And, I wish my students go out and do that as public relations professionals in their fields.
