As graduation approaches, many seniors are looking for jobs and career opportunity as they take their last classes at Medaille. We wanted to spotlight some of our seniors in these last few weeks of school. For next few weeks we will profile a senior in the department.

Brittany Burchett

Many seniors are happy about graduation and finally being done with school, while others are nervous and a little scared.

“I am scared yet excited for graduation. I’m excited to take the next step in my life, but scared about finding a job and living in the ‘real world,” Burchett said.

The Communication department has been a blessing more many seniors. Professors are always there to help you out with anything you need weather it be in the classroom or finding a job or just talking with you after a rough day.

“The best part of the communications department were the internships. Without the internships that I did, I would not be where I am today. I never thought of myself working in radio, but now thats the only area that I want to work in. Not many people my age can say they are the producer for a prominent radio show,” Burchett said.

In spring 2007, Burchett was the first recipient of the Heidi Raphael Scholarship. Raphael is a prominent person in the radio industry as she works for Greater Media Inc.

“I didn’t know what to expect when I won the Heidi Raphael Scholarship. It is a great honor to be the first ever recipient. I have been given the chance to talk to one of the most influential women in radio, which is a great opportunity,” Burchett said.

It is important to have career goals as one graduates college and takes the next step in their life.

“I have a lot of career goals. I want to be a ton of things! That is the hardest part about graduating. I want to work in radio, event planning, promotions, radio programming, etc. I cant pick just one thing! In years from now, I would like to own my own event planning company. I would have liked to be a prominent on-air personality and then end up teaching college level communications courses until I retire!”