Visually Blogging My 2012
The old phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” is as true today as it has ever been. 2012 has been above and beyond about being visual. So, instead of many paragraphs to describe my 2012, here are some photos and moments from my year.
How to: Create Your Own Internship
A lot of students and people have asked me how I got a lot of experience in college…. Easy: I created a lot of the opportunities and offered my services for experience. Back story: I went to a university in a very secluded area of North Carolina (seemingly) without a lot of public relations … Read more
October and #PRSSA: National Conference and Relationship Month
This is a HUGE month for PRSSA and PRSA. We have two major things going on: National Conference PRSSA/PRSA Relationship Month The National Committee is leaving for National Conference in San Francisco next Wednesday! So we have ONE week left! We’ve been counting down for a while, so it’s incredible that it’s almost here. Our … Read more
The Disney Inspiration – from PRSSA to my personal life
If you read my post yesterday on my goals this year for PRSSA, I quoted some Disney quotes from a few of my favorite Disney movies and Walt Disney himself. What I left out was why I chose Disney and the different quotes I chose in my speech. Anyone who grew up the 90′s, like … Read more
#PRSSA National Presidency This Year – Goals + Contact
I will be serving as the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) National President for the 2012-2013 year. I’m so honored to have this position and I’m very honored to serve my fellow PRSSA members. PRSSA really changed my life, has taught me a lot, has given me amazing friendships and has given me … Read more
Recapping #PRSSA Leadership Rally and #PRSA Leadership Rally
What a whirlwind the past week has been for me. I left for Scottsdale, AZ for the PRSSA Leadership Rally on June 1, returned to Atlanta on June 6, left for NYC for the PRSA Leadership Rally on June 8 and returned to Atlanta on June 10. Needless to say, it was a great week … Read more
“I got a job just fine without PRSSA.” – Okay, where’s your network?
*this is a very straightforward post about why students should take advantage of PRSSA and other pre-professional organizations. If you are in public relations or communications in general and you’re not a member of PRSSA, you really are missing out and you have missed one of the biggest opportunities you will come across. The … Read more
Moments and Memories from PRSSA National Assembly
Returning from a National event can be very hard. You go from being surrounded by people who completely understand your love and obsession with something to the return of a normal schedule. You also leave some of your best friends you may only get to see 3-4 times a year. Although returning from one of … Read more
12 Pieces of Advice for PR students in 2012
As a PR student myself, I know it can be difficult to really get yourself out there and to really feel successful. Although I’m still a student too, here are my best pieces of advice for fellow PR students for this year: 1. Build up your presence online. I know this is pounded into us … Read more
Reflecting on 2011 with #PRSSA, #SocialFresh, Losses, Social Media and More
2011 was such an interesting year. I don’t quite have a word for it [yet]. Let’s take this year month by month for a breakdown: January I started my internship with Social Fresh this past January and it has definitely been a learning and teaching experience for me. I have learned SO much … Read more
