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 […]
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 […]
There are hundreds of thousands, maybe millions of pieces of advice for students and soon-to-be graduates about what works best or what path to take. The thing is, however, no one’s path is the same and what works for one might not work for another. Still, through a couple of jobs, internships, hiring interns, and talking to colleagues, I’ve noted […]
This article is part of our 2022 District Conference coverage series. For more information on PRSSA District Conferences, click here. How did you arrive at your conference theme and what can members expect to see at this conference? Get to the Point is all about helping students reach their goals in the PR industry. Whether that be focusing on internships […]
PRSSA hosted their first Twitter chat of the 2022 year on January 24, 2022 at 9 p.m. ET. Titled “Back to Basics: Best Practices for Elevating Yourself” this chat, hosted by PRSSA National and Kim Aldunate, vice president of career services, inspired Chapter members to reflect on their career goals and devise ways to achieve them. Highlights can be found […]
First off, congratulations on making it through your college career! It’s an incredible achievement and so exciting that you’ll be entering what we call “the big-kid world.” Whether you know your exact next steps or are still figuring it all out, here are three things that you can do right now to prepare for this exciting new chapter. Update your […]
While on the search for an internship that could lead to a full-time position, some students overlook the opportunities available on campus. Working as a student assistant for my university’s orientation program has given me the opportunity to learn skills many students will not encounter until their first day in the office after graduation. From sending emails to using the […]
We all receive newsletters from PRSSA National, Issues and Trends from PRSA and different information from other organizations, but how much attention do we pay to them? It is imperative to be as well-read in local, national and global newsletters to be the best public relations professional. Undoubtedly, newsletters are a good means of information for those most interested in […]
A little over a year ago, my university was unexpectedly shut down out of an ‘abundance of caution’ amid the emerging COVID-19 pandemic, like a multitude of other universities. Not a week had passed when we received the email that stated we would be moving to virtual learning for the rest of the semester, followed by the cancellation of almost […]
This article offers reflections from various PRSSA students who participated in “Partners for Diversity: The Internship Preview” a collaborative program created by PRSSA and FINN Partners. To learn more about the program, see part one of our coverage here. Giselle Gallegos — California State University, Fullerton My recent participation in the FINN Partners x PRSSA Partners for Diversity program was […]
