From The Desk Of: Chloe Colbird RPM PR’s Spring 2023 Intern

As I finish up my final semester of college, I find it difficult not to reflect on the past. I have experienced a lot of change over the past four years, and it is fascinating to look back on the decisions I've made and how they have shaped the person I am today.

To understand me a little better, we need to go way back. I am the definition of a “military brat.” Born into a family of Marines, my childhood was unlike your typical family. For me, normal was moving every few years at the drop of a hat and never looking back. In the span of 21 years, I have moved more times than I can count and have lived in various cities throughout California, Washington, North Carolina, and Texas. 

What to do after high school? College? Military? Decisions… This was a hard one for me, it was either play it safe or take the risk. The military world was all I knew leading up to this point, but deep down I knew what I had to do. I applied to various CSUs and chose to attend Fresno State. Despite never actually living in the valley, I made the move and left home at 17 years old. 

At this point, I knew college was the right choice, but I was undeclared and had absolutely no idea what I wanted to do. I went back and forth from major to major and abruptly chose kinesiology. By the end of the following year, and one too many biology classes later I knew it was not the major for me. I was back at square one and felt lost. I then started taking career aptitude tests, all of which had the same result, Public Relations. Once I made the switch, it took no time at all for me to fall in love with public relations and advertising. I've always been a sociable person who can relate to a wide range of people. A career in public relations gives me the opportunity to combine my natural love of people, creativity, and passion for developing out-of-the-box content.

Last year, I reached out to RPM PR with the hope of getting an internship and one thing led to another and here I am! I am very grateful for this opportunity and for the RPM team. Everyone has been so kind, welcoming, and helpful. I can't wait to learn from these incredible women and increase my knowledge in this field. 

In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take, so take the risk! 

Chloe Colbird