Have you ever wondered why you can’t complete your daily to-do list? Would you like the day to have more than 24 hours? If so, you are like me. Over time, I learned that there is a big mistake in thinking that we need more time; instead, we need to learn how to boost our energy levels. An agenda, or […]
Colorful notebooks, new books, gel pens, and sticky notes. As a child, starting a new semester always meant shopping for new school supplies with my mom, writing out my schedule on a big board in my room and picking out my new school outfits. It was always a new adventure filled with endless possibilities. Even though I live alone now […]
Sports are a cultural experience that many hold close because of human connection, community excitement and powerful emotions. With a variation of activities occurring year-round, it’s hard to not get wrapped up in the spirit and want to be involved yourself. While you can be a part of this phenomenon on a personal level, it can also be a professional […]
Okay, not really. But there are a lot of missed opportunities when public relations pre-professionals and professionals ignore other disciplines. Diversifying your worldview. Communication and PR-focused education and resources give professionals and pre-professionals the outlets and technical skills to effectively communicate and organize messages. But other disciplines can help with understanding audiences that PR professionals are trying to reach. One […]
In April, I was honored to attend the PRSSA 2023 Leadership Assembly in Scottsdale, Ariz. The event hosted two official representatives from each Chapter and allowed us all to grow our individual leadership abilities. One session I found particularly interesting was “Emerging Leaders.” It was an extremely engaging experience that provided various perspectives on leadership. Many of the skills that […]
Jake Lavin is fighting against the stigma surrounding mental health with his successful clothing brand — Happiness Project. Lavin founded the company in 2017 as a Junior in high school after one of his classmates lost his battle with mental illness. Through his heartbreak, Lavin created a brand that donates to mental health organizations, provides educational resources and fosters an environment for difficult conversations. […]
How do you manage social media for a niche audience with limited content, resources and support? In April 2022, I was thrown into the world of social media management. I was named the social media coordinator for the Division I Manhattan College Jasper Dancers. Going into my third year as a team member, I was excited to be a part of sharing the talent, strength and determination […]
Along with being a Junior comes the reality of facing an intimidating topic: finding an internship. This process often feels scary, overwhelming and even hopeless. Searching for an internship sometimes start with unrealistic expectations of needing to find the “perfect one,” but there are some steps students can take to help with the search. In March, the Ole Miss PRSSA […]
I joined PRSSA as a freshman in 2021. During that year, I had the opportunity to serve as my Chapter’s events committee coordinator. I remember attending the webinars and in-person events we planned and feeling beyond inspired by the professionals that spoke there. I admired these leaders’ kindness, proactivity and confidence. If I worked hard and followed my passions, I […]
This past April, a number of leaders from PRSSA Chapters around the country and also some international Chapters came together for the 2023 Leadership Assembly. Throughout the weekend, student leaders heard from a variety of speakers. One of the events the students attended was a leadership training session featuring Ray Day. Day is the vice chair at Stagwell. Before coming […]
