CIPR Student Representative

Last week I was absolutely delighted when my class voted for me to become CIPR Student Representative for the University of Gloucestershire.

Despite my recent disagreements with the University over their clearly rushed decision concerning the University buses, I like the University. The University of Gloucestershire was my first choice out of the five Universities I was required to write down on my UCAS form. Smaller class sizes are certainly beneficial compared to other Universities and the relationship between student and lecturer is priceless. It reminds me of when Oscar Wilde spoke of a hidden love, an elder person who has wisdom and the younger who has youth (leaving aside the homosexual context!).

Indeed it seems the CIPR recognise this to a degree by starting the Student Representative scheme in the first place. Students who are studying Public Relations will shape the future of the industry and without a doubt we need the guidance from practitioners and professionals.

For all of my life so far I have maintained that one should only do an action if pleasure is one of the outcomes. Obviously it is difficult to follow this hedonistic ideal in some work situations but so far this philosophy seems to be working well. Earning enough money to live comfortably is a necessity but I would gladly trade an unnecessary chunk of salary to adopt pleasure in the work place.

So for the next few weeks my brain will be abuzz with ideas regarding my new role as Student Representative.