Why Traveling Is Important For Both Our Personal And Professional Lives

I’m sure many of us have heard the phrase, “travel while you’re young”, and we often think that it’s not that easy. While being in college, it sometimes seems that traveling would be impossible.  A lot of us are busy putting ourselves through school, working multiple jobs and trying to keep our grades up.  While the financial aspect of traveling can be daunting, it doesn’t compare to the amazing experiences you will take away from visiting unfamiliar places.  Whatever kind of trip, whether it’s big or small, can bring you countless benefits. Traveling enables you to learn more about yourself, different types of people, cultures and the world that surrounds you.  The lessons you’ll take away from traveling will help you grow in both your personal and professional lives and here’s how.

It Gets You Out of Your Comfort Zone. We’re so used to the routines that we follow from day to day. We know the situations we will find ourselves in, and the people we will come in contact with. But when you travel, you are forced to deal with unfamiliar situations. You have to navigate yourself through foreign places and communicate with people that live a completely different life than you do. By doing this, you open your mind to new experiences. You become a more well-rounded individual and you become more understanding to different cultures. These actions allow you to grow not only personally but also professionally. Our world is one big business, and—knowing that—you can adapt to any situation and conquer just about anything.

It Teaches You Life-Long Lessons. We could spend our entire lives sitting through classes but there are just some lessons that can’t be taught in the classroom. We need to do put ourselves out there in the world to test our independence, confidence and sense of self. Traveling teaches you who are, how to interact with different types of people and allows you to appreciate your life in the present moment. These experiences are not only humbling but they can also give you a leg up in the professional world. Employers like to hire people that they know can adapt and can interact with anyone.

It Enables Further Networking. There are opportunities across the globe for whatever industry you hope to find yourself in, and the sooner you get out there and meet new people, the better. It’s inevitable that you’re going to meet new people wherever you go and you never know what they can offer you. The more connections you make and keep up with, the more opportunities you are opening up for yourself.  

This guest blog post was written by PRowl staff member Breanna Fars. 

Spring Has Sprung: The Best Ways to Take Advantage of it in Philadelphia

It is a beautiful time of year, where we, as students, love to get out of our apartments to enjoy the spring weather, and what better place to do it than right here in Philadelphia! Being located right by the heart of the city is an advantage that every Philadelphian should take advantage of. There is so much to offer with so many fun things to do for both your personal and professional lives. Here are some ideas to get you outside and enjoying the spring time!

(Photo courtesy of Roosevelt Peterson Photography)

·       Cafes & Coffee Shops.  With finals upon us, some of us may be feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Finding a café or coffee shop in the city where you can sit and do your work can be the perfect get away from the gloomy library. One of my personal favorites? Joe Coffee, which sits right in front of Rittenhouse Square and offers awesome beverages and scenery. It’s also a great spot for us PR students do to some blogging and networking.   

·       Philly Tech Week. Held from April 17^th- 25^th, Technical.ly Philly has organized over 100 events that will take place during the week that cover everything from business, media, creative, civic and access technology and digital marketing. It’s a great place to hear from media professionals through conventions and panels as they discuss the future of the industry. For those of you who plan to attend, don’t forget to dress your best and pack your business cards as it’s a great place to get your name out.

·       Food & Arts Festivals. Do you like good food and even better music? Philly is known to host some of the best food and music festivals that attract people from all over. These include the Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival, South St. Headhouse Spring Festival & Manifest, Plazapalooza, Spruce Street Harbor Park and more. Each event offers its own unique menus and activities while also giving you another view of the city.

·       Parks & Recreations. If you’re sick of your indoor workouts or just looking for a reason to be outside, check out Philly’s own Fairmount Park, Kelly Drive or River Boardwalk.  All three are great places for a run, bike ride or for walking your dog. The beautiful landscapes are also hard to overlook.

For more information on the events listed above or more things Philly has to offer, visit http://www.visitphilly.com/events/spring-events/  

This guest blog post was written by PRowl staff member Breanna Fars