After completing my Global Communications Internship at Delta Air Lines, I find myself reflecting on an experience that has been both professionally enriching and personally transformative. From May through early August, I had the opportunity to work with Delta’s HR Communications team, and it was a plethora of learning, growth and unforgettable experiences. The Delta Experience One of the many […]
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 […]
In the beginning of 2024, I stood at a crossroads, contemplating the bridge between my studies in Corporate Communications and Marketing and their practical impact. It was a period filled with questions rather than answers, leading me to seek insights beyond the textbooks. Conversations with my professors revealed a previously unrecognized opportunity—the revival of the PRSSA Chapter at Baruch. This […]
As I look back on my academic and professional journey, I feel compelled to share the profound impact that the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has had on my development. My name is Korpo Parks, and my involvement with PRSSA at the University of South Florida (USF) has been a pivotal aspect of my growth as both a […]
As a young queer PR professional pursuing a career in America, I feel privileged to say that I’m lucky to have an overall inclusive and supportive academic, social and work environment that allows me to accept and present myself in the ways that I’m comfortable with. It was not until my last semester of college that I decided to pursue […]
It is important for every individual to feel empowered in a community. Being an ally is essential in fostering an inclusive environment for everyone, including the LGBTQIA+ community. But the real question is: how do we become good allies in this society? Being a good ally is an ongoing process that requires continuous learning, self-reflection, and action. These are a […]
Lost. Anxious. Deflated. Those are the words I would use to describe myself in April 2023, near the end of my sophomore year, when I concluded an unsuccessful summer internship search after completing over 150 applications and countless interview rounds. Little did I know that attending a PRSA Chapter event would quickly change my negative sentiments. I attended the PRSA […]
