The PR Student

Hey Everyone! My name is Jessica Scharhag and I will be starting my fourth year at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. I will finish my college degree with a major in Arts and Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Psychology. I am a new addition to the Arts and Communications program and plan on attending UW-Whitewater for a total of five years. This fall I plan on joining the PRSSA organization to gain hands on experience with Public Relations. During my college career, I have been all over the board, trying different majors in hopes of finding my ideal occupation. Ranging from Social Work, to Public Relations, to Education, and back to Public Relations, I feel as though I am very well rounded. Despite the changes in majors, I have always known that I wanted a minor in psychology, simply because I love learning how people “work”. In midst of my search I have found that my ideal job must include working with people on a daily basis. My true passion is connecting with people and working with them to make sure that they are achieving/receiving full enjoyment out of life. Whether it is teaching someone something new, helping someone with a problem, or just simply making someone more comfortable, gives me true fulfillment in my day. I especially like working with kids, and have thought for quite awhile that I would like to plan different events for Children’s Hospital, while actually being there to witness and work the event as well.