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If you have ever scrolled through SMU Connect, you’ll know it can be an overwhelming experience. With over 200 different student organizations on campus, finding the right club for you can be a challenge. Luckily, SMU Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) may be able to help end your search. Here are six reasons why SMU PRSSA might be the perfect student organization for you.

1: Open to All Majors

Whether you are studying pre-med or public relations, we are excited to welcome students of all majors to SMU PRSSA. If you have any interest in public relations or communications, we are happy for you to become a new member!

2: Professional Workshops

Applying to jobs and internships can be daunting; Trust me, we understand. That’s why SMU PRSSA will be hosting multiple professional workshops this semester. If you are looking for resumé help, a professional headshot, or a tutorial on all things LinkedIn, make sure to join SMU PRSSA.

3: Noteworthy Speakers

In addition to the professional workshops SMU PRSSA has planned for this fall, our organization also offers members the opportunity to meet and hear from many notable speakers. Our speakers will discuss their experience working in public relations, answer any questions you might have, and share advice for starting your own career in communications.

4: International Network

Since 1967, PRSSA has been the foremost organization for students interested in public relations and communications. SMU PRSSA is proud to be one of the more than 300 chapters located in the United States, Argentina, Columbia, and Peru. With so many chapters and alumni, it’s easy to connect with a fellow PRSSA member nearly anywhere you go. For a list of current chapters, visit this link here.

5: Meet Students With Similar Interests

In addition to the many career-focused resources and opportunities SMU PRSSA offers, the club is also the perfect chance to meet new friends at SMU! At our monthly meetings, members are able to meet students from all across campus who share their same interest in public relations and communications. 

6: Easy to Join

Joining SMU PRSSA is easy, since we do not require a written application. Becoming a member is as simple as signing up on Connect and stopping by a meeting. To access the SMU PRSSA Connect page follow this link here. 

SMU PRSSA will be hosting our first meeting of the semester in the Umphrey Lee Center, Room 241 this Wednesday, September 14th at 6:30 pm. We hope to see you there!

CCPA 3335 Blog #1 Jane Margaret Turner