I've written a lot about the field of advertising this semester and I have learned many things. I have learned more about advertising than I thought I would this semester and it was not even for an advertising class. I've blogged twice a week and what I have noticed is that I am learning more and more every post. I learned a lot of things but three things stick out in my mind. The first is that creativity is vital to any person in the business of advertising. Coming up with original ideas is the backbone of the industry. Another thing I learned is that advertising is a very large field. It is not just the advertisements you see on TV. A lot more goes into it than that. Lastly, I learned how much the industry can be changed by current events. Most of my open blog posts had to do with current events and how they related to advertising.
This semester I have also learned a few things about myself as a writer and researcher. I learned that I should not procrastinate when it comes to researching because it is a long process that takes a lot of work and dedication. I also learned that blogging is completely different from the essays I am used to writing. I'm used to long essays with concrete structure. The blogs were nothing like that. Finally, I learned that revision is the most important part of writing.
Some things I still dont know about advertising are:
1. What's a good starting salary?
2. Is it true that it is harder to have a long career in advertising than in other fields?
3. What is the best way to get a job in advertising after college?
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