LinkedIn is a very valuable platform for students. It offers networking opportunities, the ability to build a personal brand, aiding in the job search and so much more! It may seem like a platform that is made for established professionals, but there is so much to gain from utilizing LinkedIn as a student. Even though it might seem daunting, as […]
Everybody loves a good comeback story. Yet to experience a comeback, you must have weathered a setback. At the PRSA 2018 International Conference, the University of Oregon PRSSA Chapter, the oldest in the Pacific Northwest since its founding by UO Associate Professor Jack Ewan in 1972, was as strong as ever. At the Conference, UO PRSSA accepted PRSA’s Certification for […]
Everyone goes through a time in their life where they feel like the odd one out. Growing up in rural Ohio, I felt disconnected from Latino and Mexican culture simply because there was almost no one like me. When I was at home, I would see my mom and my grandpa whose Latino heritage was evident through both their appearance […]
There’s a First Time for Everything This summer I had my first internship with The Bliss Group because I was awarded the Bliss-Baker fellowship through PRSSA. So, before I start a big thank you to PRSSA for giving me this opportunity. As excited as I was, the imposter syndrome kicked in pretty quickly afterward. This was my first internship, I […]
When you hear PRSSA, what is your first thought? Is it a communications organization on your campus or an international society of students who want to learn and grow together? During my freshman year, I thought PRSSA was a small club, but now I know it is so much more. The thing that changed my perspective? District Conferences. District Conferences […]
Written for BIPOC Mental Health Month My journey in public relations started when a friend, a fellow student at historically black college Florida A&M University, informed me about a major that combines journalism with marketing. At school, I was surrounded by incredibly talented, high-achieving peers, the majority of whom were African American. It was truly inspiring to witness my peers’ […]
Written for BIPOC Mental Health Month The rise of mentorship programs, employee resource groups, productive discourse, and research devoted to public relations professionals who identify as black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) indicates that the PR industry is steadily becoming more inclusive. However, as we continue to create resources for BIPOC working professionals, we must not overlook their […]
Are you ready to take your PRSSA experience to the next level? Joining a PRSSA National Subcommittee is your ticket to exceptional leadership opportunities, professional growth, and a chance to connect with some of the brightest minds in the communications field. Whether you’re passionate about Chapter development, promoting inclusivity, writing and content creation, or mastering social media, there’s a subcommittee […]
Written for BIPOC Mental Health Month Before I started my journey as a PRSSA member, I started my public relations studies at the University of Minnesota carrying preexisting anxiety of being the only Black person in the room. I had conditioned myself to conceal my anxiety by exuding confidence, even though internally, I didn’t feel comfortable. For the first two […]
Written for BIPOC Mental Health Month The rise of mental health importance over recent years brings forth significant conversations about how individuals understand it, live with it, and support others in their communities. Even with a significant rise in popularity, however, the topic of mental health remains filled with misconceptions, resistance and cultural taboos- most prevalent in communities of color. […]
