In March, PRSSA and FINN Partners hosted “Partners for Diversity: A PR & Marketing Career Preview.” Around 60 PRSSA members from all over the globe were a part of the program. Participating in “Partners for Diversity” was a fantastic experience. I was able to learn more about the inner workings of a global communications agency, connect with peers and professionals, […]
Studying abroad is filled with incredible opportunities and benefits that last a lifetime. Some of these include new experiences, diving deep into a different culture, and even grasping another language. When I embarked on my first journey abroad in Spain, these benefits were so evident. However, I realized that studying abroad not only shaped me into a more well-balanced individual, […]
What do Elizabeth Holmes, Tommy Lee, Pamela Anderson, and King Charles all have in common? If you keep up with today’s television scene, you may know that these celebrities have all recently become central characters in television series dramatizing the events and scandals of their lives. The Crown, a television drama recounting the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II, […]
If Elle Woods from the classic movie “Legally Blonde” taught us anything, it is that getting into law school is all about good PR. The UCLA fashion merchandising major crafted messages for her video essay that, combined with her near-perfect LSAT score, earned her a spot at Harvard Law. Although the American Bar Association does not recommend an undergraduate major […]
In December of 2021, my classmates and I organized our first press event: “Listen to Me! Stories of the Unnoticed” in partnership with St. Anthony Shrine — a Boston church and charitable organization run by Franciscan friars. We wanted to bring attention to underrepresented groups — such as people who are unhoused, struggling with mental health, and members of the […]
Unexpectedly on a Tuesday morning, recent BYU graduate Courtney Nelson got a text from a friend, “There’s an email from Weber Shandwick in your inbox right now, when’s the soonest you can talk?” That email led to an interview the same day where Nelson was offered her dream position working for Weber Shandwick. Months before, Nelson had connected with several […]
I stared down at the two thick lines on the stick of plastic in disbelief. Positive. Though my symptoms over the past few weeks had already confirmed my suspicions, I couldn’t quite believe I was pregnant — again. A million thoughts raced through my mind, but one blasted through all the others: How on earth was I going to finish […]
Every college student knows the struggle of having an idea they want to bring to life, but lacking a budget to finance their idea. Even if finances may be low, your client’s brand doesn’t have to suffer from it. In today’s tech-based world, finding affordable ways to bring ideas to life has become easier than ever. Know your audience. Gaining […]
Sports and a career in public relations may have more in common than you might initially think. Being an athlete provides many valuable lessons in life: focus, discipline, risk, and reward. I’ve found that many of these sports lessons can also be applied to a public relations career Practice is the key to success. Have you ever heard the saying […]
College students hit the job market every season in search of real-world experience. We market our personal brand of dean’s list awards, volunteer time, and clubs. We throw ourselves into the battle of resume survival as we submit each application. Your first win of getting offered an internship feels like a victory. That is, it feels like a victory until […]
