Achieng Agutu ’18 is the “Confidence Queen” with style to match
On her Instagram, Agutu—who calls herself a “tantalizing confidence queen”—posts short clips that are meant to uplift her 130,000-plus followers and empower them with self-confidence.
The public relations field is one of the most dynamic and rapidly-changing industries. From handling PR for a major corporation to working with a small non-profit, a degree in public relations will give you the skill set necessary to succeed in any number of settings.
A degree in public relations will lead to a dynamic career with endless opportunities, whether you work in the business sector or for a non-profit organization. At Goshen College, you will learn critical thinking, communication skills, and strong writing skills, using you people skills to forge mutually beneficial relationships, organize events, and communicate important messages.
At Goshen College, we recognize the importance of giving our students real-world experience. That’s why every public relations major completes at least two internships, many in highly competitive settings. With an education from Goshen College, you will be prepared for anything the world throws their way.
If you’re interested in a career that will allow you to use your people skills and creativity to communicate messages that matter, consider Goshen College’s public relations major or minor. You will develop strong writing, speaking, and analytical skills to enter a wide range of industries.
Students gain access to practical experiences by working for GC’s many media outlets:
Public relations majors also complete at least two internships, many in highly competitive settings.
Our program prepares students to succeed in a wide range of careers in the public relations industry. Public relations majors often go on to work in corporate communications, marketing, advertising, media relations, social media marketing, communication strategies, event planning, and more.
The job market is diverse and ready for public relations professionals to make their mark. There’s a place for everyone in public relations departments, from small businesses and global corporations to government agencies and nonprofit organizations.
On her Instagram, Agutu—who calls herself a “tantalizing confidence queen”—posts short clips that are meant to uplift her 130,000-plus followers and empower them with self-confidence.
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Bojana Jankova, from Macedonia, graduated from Goshen College in 2013. She came to Goshen College to learn how to use her communication skills to plan events, bring people together and positively impact others.
Bojana's storyDesiderio (Dez) Lopez ’16 was a marketing and public relations double major from Goshen, Indiana. He was part of Enactus, Latino Student Union and Commuter Club, and worked as an intern at the admissions office.
Jair Hernandez, a 2013 graduate from Goshen, came to Goshen College to study public relations.
Jair's storyRachel Smucker majored in public relations, minored in business and graduated in 2015. Her passion for PR led her to explore different corners of campus life and all around the world.
Rachel's storyBrett Bridges, from Crete, Illinois, graduated with a public relations degree in 2011. She came to Goshen College because she took a fateful online quiz.
Brett's story