2010 PRSSA National Conference

PRSSA National Conference Blog
Washington DC had a lot more to offer this year than world-famous museums and national monuments, especially for PR students. This year’s PRSSA National Conference gave students across the country access to a wealth of information, networking opportunities and, of course, sightseeing.

As fun as all the extracurriculars are, learning is the focus. Professionals in many different fields of PR hosted sessions and panels, covering areas such as:
• Sports
• Entertainment
• Fashion
• Travel and Tourism
• International
• Green PR
• Nonprofit
• Public Affairs
• Corporate vs. Agency
• Crisis Communications
• Social Media
• Ethics

In addition to PRSSA sessions, there was also a career fair and opportunities to attend sessions at the PRSA National Conference.
In my opinion, there is no better experience than attending a national conference while you are a member of PRSSA. Where else are you going to find that many PR experts and students in one place, each and every one an open book ready to share their knowledge? Where else are you going to find that many companies looking for bright, young interns?
What I gained from my experience likely doesn’t mean anything to anyone but me. What I can say though is that if you any interest in any of the fields listed, or any interest in finding an internship, this is the place to be! Go every year you can, get all the information you can, and make all the connections you can. You’ll never just how much the experts you meet and friends you make can do for you until you go.

See you in Orlando! National Conference 2011!
Hillary Shipman