MA (PR) ROCKS!!!- By Divya Kapoor

By Divya Kapoor, (Blogger  insidepublicrelations.blogspot.com)

It’s that time of the year again, when we depart to meet again…

MA PR Class 2010 Kitchen Party Westminster

The journey right from the application process to writing my last blog today, has been truly incredible. Having worked in the public relations industry, Masters in Public Relations at the University of Westminster was my first choice. The international welcome programme at the University was great. I met so many wonderful people from different cultures and background during those three days and even after my course actually started. I can never forget my first class because it was on my birthday. It has truly been a wonderful experience. I learnt so much during these six months, it’s hard to express. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our Course Leader, Pam Williams and Senior Lecturer, Michaela O’Brien for their support and cooperation. Thanks for always being there (especially for instant email replies), for all your guidance, advice and recommendations. You are fantastic leaders and I really felt fortunate to have motivators and educators like you. Also, big thanks to Matt, our New Media module leader, for all the hard work he did to ensure that we gain professional expertise in this new field. Last but not the least, all my wonderful, beautiful, intelligent, creative, spontaneous, lovely, uber cool classmates. Here’s a short message for each one of you:

Jyoti: I had an awesome time with you, will cherish it forever
Ayesha: Did I ever tell you that I love the way you presented yourself during the press conference?
Diksha: You made me miss my mum more, you are so lovely!
Nandita: You are such a cutie pie, always felt like pulling your cheeks
Najlaa: You definitely asked some of the most difficult questions in the class
Aneta: I love the colour of your eyes
Soyini: You are so intellectual and intelligent
Luisa: The most professional and confident girl I have ever seen
Marlena: You have an awesome personality and you look stunning in red
Jey: You are born to do fashion PR, you are a star
Gaye: You should be presenting the Toastie show
Raylene: You made the right choice of selecting Gaye for your viral video
Babusha: Had so much fun with you teaching Fillipo about the Indian culture
Roxana: You are gorgeous
Nisha: I wish I had a figure like you
Natasha: You have a beautiful smile
Menglu: You were awesome in the debate
Viola: You guys were perfect hosts during Chinese New Year celebrations
Stephanie: You are so cute and innocent
Sarah: Love your statement: Pizza is for Italy and Rice is for China…fantastic!
Jayne: The women I admire the most. Hats off to your courage and determination
Karolina: You are quite hard working and charming
Natalia: Little bundle of joy
Tatsiana: Will always remember your gorgeous over coat
Samya: Perfect combination of beauty with brains
Adriana: Thanks for the delicious food you got before the Christmas break
Georgios: Your yellow tie looked dashing
Jon: You looked so pretty in Fillipo’s video (don’t get angry please)
Fillipo: I was surprised to know you know so much about India
Yushau A. Shuaib: Your passion, enthusiasm and big smile will be missed

Cheers to all you guys…and wish you good luck for your future.

Originally written and posted by Divya Kapoor, a PR Blogger on her blog: insidepublicrelations.blogspot.com

United Nations of Students in PR Class at Harrow Campus

I couldnt believe it until I join the MA PR class 2009/10 at University of Westminster, Harrow Campus to discover the students representing different continents, races and religious backgrounds. Yet they are all united through friendly disposition to break the barrier of racial differences.

At class I feel at home, but not on my way home through the tube/train where I usually find myself in the midst of the real British convertism: Everybody to his tent and on his/her own… no chatting, no smiling, no greeting not even a simple sign to render a support if one is lost. You must learn fast as independent to know your way. Get the map, read the signs and listen to announcement you may not be lost.

Occasionally, i become amused seeing funny public kissing in the train by some partners (I learn, there are more partners, the type of boy-girl-friending, than happily married couples in Britain). I always wonder why the pretentious kissing in public when they have different locations in their abodes to enjoy themselves. I always wonder, trying to adjust to my new environment.

By the way, last Friday I spent five good hours between rail stations and the train/tube services as I got lost amongst the different stations. I was confused between Victorial Line, Hammersmith Line from Metropolitan Line and Northern Line.

After an exhaustive day, I enjoyed heavy African meal that immmediately tranquilised me for a sweet and nice sleep

Life@ University of Westminster

I signed in to this blog on the suggestion of my instructors at University of Westminster, Michaela and Pam. I may be posting materials relating to my Public Relations course and other useful and interesting information from my perspective