Battling Burnout

Battling Burnout

Burnout is “exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration,” according to Merriam-Webster. If this definition applies to you, you’re not alone. College students across the globe recently concluded that 2020 has been the most challenging and mentally-exhausting year to date due to the pandemic. Virtual schooling led to countless hours […]

We Get It, You’re Busy

We Get It, You’re Busy

As public relations professionals, we aren’t strangers to the idea of a busy lifestyle. We are constantly checking emails, staying ahead of industry trends and updating our very organized planners. And while we know how busy we are, it’s important to remember that others don’t have to. Why? Busyness doesn’t equal status. Where the notion of a leisurely lifestyle previously […]

How I Quit My Job

How I Quit My Job

I quit my job last month. It was a great job, too — decent pay, plenty of learning opportunities, amazing people to work with. So why did I quit? Because I’m a public relations student. How I got here. I’m currently a senior studying public relations at The University of Alabama. I count my blessings every day for being able […]

An Inside Look to nycPRGirls: Personal Lessons on Juggling Life, Work and Responsibilities

An Inside Look to nycPRGirls: Personal Lessons on Juggling Life, Work and Responsibilities

Multitasking is one of the hardest learned skills. Between juggling clients, your personal life and any outside responsibilities, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. While I have a fulltime job, I am also a co-founder of the blog nyc PR girls (www.nycPRgirls.com) alongside Meg, a best friend of mine I met during my first official job out of college. We […]

PRSSA One Year Later: Scott Thornburg, Red Square Agency

Editors Note: To honor our graduating PRSSA members, this “One Year Later” series will follow where our past members are one year after their graduation. Follow our “One Year Later” posts to inspire your members and learn from the success of past members. Current Company: Red Square Agency Current Position: PR Coordinator Former PRSSA Chapter: University of Southern Mississippi Former […]

PRSSA One Year Later: Renee Legendre, RMD Advertising

Editors Note: To honor our graduating PRSSA members, this “One Year Later” series will follow where our past members are one year after their graduation. Follow our “One Year Later” posts to inspire your members and learn from the success of past members. Current Company: RMD Advertising Current Position: Media Specialist Former PRSSA Chapter: Ohio Northern University Former PRSSA Involvement: […]