{"id":4397,"date":"2019-02-06T02:37:02","date_gmt":"2019-02-06T07:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/?p=4397"},"modified":"2019-02-06T02:37:10","modified_gmt":"2019-02-06T07:37:10","slug":"remy-6-lessons-on-how-to-be-successful-in-com-as-told-by-friends-characters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/2019\/02\/06\/remy-6-lessons-on-how-to-be-successful-in-com-as-told-by-friends-characters\/","title":{"rendered":"Remy: 6 Lessons on How to be Successful in COM as Told by &#8216;Friends&#8217; Characters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">COM is about developing communication skills, learning by doing and discovering career paths. Like the pitch of the hit sitcom Friends, \u201cIt&#8217;s about a time in your life when everything is possible, which is really exciting and really scary.\u201d It\u2019s about searching for your passions. And it\u2019s about building relationships, because when you\u2019re trying to succeed, everyone can benefit from mentors, and of course, friends. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Rachel- Build your confidence. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rachel works hard to become a successful businesswoman. Her character proves that confidence does not always start from within; sometimes, you need a boost from your friends.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In COM, it\u2019s overwhelming to be thrown into an environment where everyone seems confident about what they are doing. Rather than letting this intimidate you, remember that your confidence can be shaped by those around you. Find role models, ask questions, introduce yourself to professors &#8211; confidence comes with time!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/w5M9QgelugIJG\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Ross- Find what you\u2019re passionate about (and be proud of it)! <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Few characters cared at all about paleontology, but Ross did not let this prevent him from pursuing his passion. His intelligence and genuinity made him a respectable, lovable guy.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u201cWhat are you passionate about?\u201d can be a scary question. It is okay to not have an answer right now! Whether it\u2019s Mass Communication, Film and TV, Advertising and Marketing, or Public Relations- try it out and find what you love. Passionate energy is contagious in COM. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/uYWDhmIl11XI4\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Monica- Proactivity pays off. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monica\u2019s obsessive cleaning and organization provided laughs throughout all 236 episodes of the series. More importantly, her independence and competitive edge allowed her to persevere as a chef, and eventually open her own restaurant.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">COM is not just about the courses. Take advantage of the resources available to you&#8230;AdLab, PRLab, WTBU, BUTV10, BU News Service, or Hothouse Productions. Meet with faculty advisors and COM career services. Attend workshops and events. All of these people and opportunities are here to help you succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/IdyHPMy8eqZ68\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Chandler- Don\u2019t take yourself too seriously. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chandler\u2019s wit and sarcasm were unparalleled. Ultimately, Chandler\u2019s ability to laugh at himself allowed him to find success in his personal life and career.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The late nights editing your film project, creating a PR plan, or writing a slogan for an ad project can be stressful. However, remember not to take yourself too seriously! Every project and course is a learning experience, no one expects you to be perfect. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/8IqEMUfybiNri\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Joey- Have fun. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Joey was constantly searching for work as a struggling actor. Despite this, he always had a smile on his face. His warm hearted personality and positivity made him an amazing worker and friend.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, COM requires hard work, but it also has its own specific school spirit that makes getting involved exciting. Check the calendar and weekly COM emails because there is always events going on, such as movie screenings, open houses, employer events, friends and family weekends, the list goes on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/11SIBu3s72Co8w\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Phoebe- Be yourself! <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Phoebe is remembered for her quirkiness and eccentric personality. Her original song \u201cSmelly Cat\u201d and below-average guitar playing was a staple of show. Phoebe was an irreplaceable character because she was unapologetically herself.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">COM welcomes and encourages individuality. The reason COM has such a vibrant, stand-out community, is because each student and faculty member brings something unique to the group. All you have to do is be yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"364\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/31lPv5L3aIvTi\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COM is about developing communication skills, learning by doing and discovering career paths. Like the pitch of the hit sitcom Friends, \u201cIt&#8217;s about a time in your life when everything is possible, which is really exciting and really scary.\u201d It\u2019s about searching for your passions. And it\u2019s about building relationships, because when you\u2019re trying to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/2019\/02\/06\/remy-6-lessons-on-how-to-be-successful-in-com-as-told-by-friends-characters\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Remy: 6 Lessons on How to be Successful in COM as Told by &#8216;Friends&#8217; Characters<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2018,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[44571],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4397"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2018"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4397"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4397\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4399,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4397\/revisions\/4399"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4397"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4397"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4397"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}