The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) is the leading pre-professional public relations society in the country with over 10,000 students. The organization provides students with opportunities not offered by any other student organization. When you join you are not only enhancing your education, but also growing your professional network to launch your career.

 

Here are some of the insider member benefits:

 

• Events. All PRSSA members can PRSSA conferences and local events at a discounted rate. The events provide an opportunity to network and learn from advancing professionals.

• Leadership. Add to your résumé and gain valuable leadership skills by running for office in your Chapter, student-run firm or the PRSSA National Committee.

• Scholarships and Awards. PRSSA offers several scholarships and awards that members can apply in order to be recognized for their achievements. 

• Internships. When looking for the most recent internships, members can upload their resume and get job-hunting tips through the PRSSA Internship Center. 

• News and Intelligence. All PRSSA members can stay up to speed on the latest trends by receiving PRSA’s monthly newspaper, PR Tactics, PRSSA’s national newspaper, FORUM, and the PRSSA Biweekly Update, in addition to other PRSA announcements. 

• Social Media. When you engage in the PRSSA social media, members can start discussion and connect with PRSSA members around the U.S.

 

The connections and skills you will make while being part of the RWU Chapter standout on a résumé. RWU PRSSA also offers a great social component as well. You will be going to conferences, gala, and tours with people with similiar interests. You will also have inside insight on new internships and class information from the upperclass members and e-board. 

 

Not a Public Relations Major?

 

That's okay! A lot of business majors join PRSSA as many of our conference opportunities and firm tours appeal to a variety of majors in addition to communications majors. Our annual PR Week is just one way we showcase the view that public relations is utilized in every field.