| By: Molly Crawford | |
I knew the 2018 spring semester had amazing things in store for me, but I didn’t realize it would shower me in opportunities for professional development, growth and creating relationships in the pre-professional world of public relations. PRSSA National Assembly in Miami, Florida was incredible! I arrived anxious, excited, but most of all, ready to represent my chapter’s vote in electing the 2018-19 national committee as our official delegate.
The first day was all about networking and familiarizing ourselves with the Miami community. PRSSA members from across the country gathered at our first workshop and welcome session. I met five new friends at dinner and we spent the evening exploring the Wynwood Arts District in downtown Miami. It was a great opportunity for us to get to know each other and we created a group chat to touch base with each throughout the weekend.
Meeting people from across the country was so exciting! I had never been surrounded by so many passionate and educated communicators before. The energy was palpable! I made friends from North Carolina, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Illinois, Virginia and so many other places.
This was my first time experiencing PRSSA on a national level. The first two days were filled with leadership workshops and seminars on the PR profession featuring amazing guest speakers from within the industry. The professionalism of each delegate and the national committee candidates set the tone of the elections that took place on Saturday. The official delegates arrived with tough questions that would help us elect the best possible person into each position. Each candidate was impeccably qualified and well-prepared to enter their desired roles. It was a tremendously tough competition!
As #PRSSbAes are known for, each candidate came in with sharp storytelling skills — providing us with details, context and insight about their year of service to the entire PRSSA community. Listening to each individual’s purpose and drive inspired me to reflect on my own reasons for joining PRSSA. Many of us stumbled upon PRSSA in what felt like our eleventh hour and found a chance to regroup and confidently achieve our academic dreams! A clear motif through the eight-hour day of speeches and voting was having a passion for the profession and a motivation to successfully lead PRSSA into the future.
This year, we voted electronically, which provided more time for questions after each candidates’ speech. The lengthy process showed me that PRSSA is a force to be reckoned with. The entire community truly cares about shaping the future of the profession and the future professional.
PRSSA National Assembly was the highlight of my 2018 so far! I made new friends, learned tons and ate a lot of Cuban food! Being an active PRSSA member has provided me with eye-opening opportunities. It has propelled me forward with amazing experiences in all aspects of my life. I highly recommend getting involved in PRSSA. The next national event is PRSSA National Conference in Austin, Texas — hope to see you there!
The first day was all about networking and familiarizing ourselves with the Miami community. PRSSA members from across the country gathered at our first workshop and welcome session. I met five new friends at dinner and we spent the evening exploring the Wynwood Arts District in downtown Miami. It was a great opportunity for us to get to know each other and we created a group chat to touch base with each throughout the weekend.
Meeting people from across the country was so exciting! I had never been surrounded by so many passionate and educated communicators before. The energy was palpable! I made friends from North Carolina, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Illinois, Virginia and so many other places.
This was my first time experiencing PRSSA on a national level. The first two days were filled with leadership workshops and seminars on the PR profession featuring amazing guest speakers from within the industry. The professionalism of each delegate and the national committee candidates set the tone of the elections that took place on Saturday. The official delegates arrived with tough questions that would help us elect the best possible person into each position. Each candidate was impeccably qualified and well-prepared to enter their desired roles. It was a tremendously tough competition!
As #PRSSbAes are known for, each candidate came in with sharp storytelling skills — providing us with details, context and insight about their year of service to the entire PRSSA community. Listening to each individual’s purpose and drive inspired me to reflect on my own reasons for joining PRSSA. Many of us stumbled upon PRSSA in what felt like our eleventh hour and found a chance to regroup and confidently achieve our academic dreams! A clear motif through the eight-hour day of speeches and voting was having a passion for the profession and a motivation to successfully lead PRSSA into the future.
This year, we voted electronically, which provided more time for questions after each candidates’ speech. The lengthy process showed me that PRSSA is a force to be reckoned with. The entire community truly cares about shaping the future of the profession and the future professional.
PRSSA National Assembly was the highlight of my 2018 so far! I made new friends, learned tons and ate a lot of Cuban food! Being an active PRSSA member has provided me with eye-opening opportunities. It has propelled me forward with amazing experiences in all aspects of my life. I highly recommend getting involved in PRSSA. The next national event is PRSSA National Conference in Austin, Texas — hope to see you there!
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