After all of the stress and worry, things are finally falling into place. I am so proud of my fellow master’s students for having finished this challenging and incredibly rewarding year. It was a tough road going, but we did it. I am also especially proud of my public relations cohort, with my colleagues now …
It’s official. The last day of class is less than a month away, and graduation isn’t much further. Although many of us will be taking Maymester, this still feels like the end. As hectic and stressful as this upcoming month promises to be, it’s important that we keep powering through and continue doing everything possible …
Congratulations, you have been accepted to the public relations program at Newhouse! This is truly an exciting time in your life and I know you are going to have the same life-changing experience that I have had. That being said, I remember being in your shoes and feeling nervous about the transition to grad school, …
It is no secret that social media have become important tools and a sought-after skill in the communications industry. Public relations practitioners alone use social media platforms to reach and engage with publics, track interest, disseminate information and develop brands. Whether you are a prospective master’s student, or already half-way through your degree now, there …
If you are a prospective public relations student who has done his or her research, then you have probably heard of or read about the PRL benchmark trip to New York City. This trip is done annually, made possible by generous donations to the program and is an excellent opportunity to glimpse into the world …
As my entire cohort is currently learning, the last two to three weeks of the semester are hands-down the most stressful. As a public relations major, I do not have any final exams, but I do have a huge amount of papers and presentations. Although it is easy to get caught up in all you …
“Well, I commute.” I find myself saying on a weekly basis in attempt to explain why I am limited in group meetings and social activities. This statement is always followed by the question “How far?” “About an hour,” I always say, when truthfully it is closer to an hour and ten minutes, sometimes more. I …
When I attended my first internship and career fair, I experienced a culture shock. Standing in line to talk to a representative, I accidentally overheard a very interesting conversation. The girl in front of me, a self proclaimed sophomore, offered to take the representative out for coffee. After pausing for a minute, the rep agreed. …
When arriving for your first day of boot camp, things can get overwhelming quickly. Everyone is telling you how difficult it is going to be and telling you to say goodbye to your life. While difficult and time consuming, it is also amazing. Here are the three best things about being a Public Relations (PR) …