The 2020–2021 PRSSA school year has officially begun, and that means the return of Twitter chats. The first Twitter chat of the year was hosted by Katy Belanger, PRSSA National vice president of digital communications. The chat, titled “#WeArePRSSA: PRSSA Benefits and Best Chapter Practices,” highlighted member benefits and united PRSSA members from across the world to discuss how we […]
It seems like just yesterday that every PRSSA Chapter was pulling out all the stops to recruit new members. Well, it’s been six months and therefore it’s time to start that process all over again. But this time, there’s something else at stake — retaining the members you already have. Students are able to join PRSSA twice a year, in […]
Being a PRSSA National dues paying member certainly has its benefits — enhance your education, broaden your network and launch your career. While it is great to be able to reap the benefits of your PRSSA membership, you also have to take into consideration how you can become more than just a dues paying member. How can you get involved […]
Are you looking for an internship? Are you interested to see what internships are available in your hometown? Want to learn more about an exclusive PRSSA National member benefit? Tune in to this podcast, “PRSSA Hidden Gem: Internship Center” to learn about this career development opportunity here.
Throughout one’s college career, it is important to seek opportunities for advancement outside of academia. One avenue is joining pre-professional organizations to gain experience and learn to get a peep into what the professional world is like. Transitioning to PRSSA’s professional organization, PRSA, provides a more realistic immersion into professional practice as students get to meet actual professionals from the […]
The dynamic nature of the public relations profession, coupled with the current market saturation of recent and soon-to-be graduates, requires that students go above and beyond to create meaningful connections and make themselves stand out. One of the most valuable benefits of PRSSA membership is the opportunity to befriend and learn from local PRSA professionals. The relationship between PRSSA and […]
We all know what it’s like to sit through classes that don’t seem to connect with our careers. There comes a time when students have exhausted their opportunities for classroom learning and must make their entrance in the real world. Professors have experience, but no one can give practical advice like those who work in the field on a daily […]
The beginning of a new school year is prime time to try new things, get involved in extracurricular activities and establish a routine. This time of year, you aren’t yet fatigued by classes and have energy for the semester ahead. If you haven’t already, I challenge you to become a PRSSA member by joining an established Chapter at your college […]
The transition from college to the real world can be really scary You now have to worry about paying bills, finding a full-time job in your desired career field — the list goes on and on. One of the most valuable resources for young public relations professionals during this time is PRSA — PRSSA’s parent organization. PRSA was chartered in […]
It was the beginning of my senior year, a time everyone told me was supposed to be full of excitement, but I was terrified. As a student who has spent more than the normal four years in college, I was stuck on the fact that my college career was coming to an end. There were always questions floating through my […]
