By Sydney Friedt Many college students major in the same subjects and worry about how to set themselves apart from peers who will be competing for similar jobs after graduation. One way to stand out while in college is to declare a minor, especially those in majors like strategic communications, where there are aContinue reading “Perfect Pairings: Minors That Take Your Strategic Communication Major to the Next Level”
By Sydney Friedt For many, graduating college and entering the workforce is both exciting yet nerve racking. It becomes even more frightening when students are unaware of the career paths that their degree opens for them. Communication majors especially tend to wonder what is next for them after graduation. The good news is that theContinue reading “Jobs for Communications Majors”
By: Carly Illos To start, do not make any decisions about school until the first year is over. As a sophomore at The Ohio State University, I now know some tips and tricks to become comfortable at a school where it may seem impossible to do so. Do things outside of your comfort zone: TheContinue reading “3 Semesters Down and This is What You Need to Know”
By: Ellie Kulberg The Strain of School Life, We All Need a Break I often wish there were more hours in the day. But over time, I’ve come to realize that I do not need more time—I need better time management. Being a college student can often feel like a battle between ambition and exhaustion.Continue reading “Finding Balance: Why Taking Time for Yourself is Key to Surviving the School Year”
By Mohammed Abuzaynah I know firsthand how hard it is to pack your bags and head off to college, but it’s a whole new playing field when that college is across the globe. Aside from the culture shocks, language barriers, and unrelenting homesickness, nothing is harder for an international student than securing an internship. RecentContinue reading “Visas & Internships: A blueprint for International Students in Communications”
By Jack Slayton When I was little, I used to love going to bed. Certainly not because I wanted to actually sleep, but because every night my dad would come to tuck me in and tell me a bedtime story. He was a great storyteller who filled my imagination with all sorts of adventures, someContinue reading “Storytelling: It’s Not Just for Bedtime Anymore”
5 Ways to overcome the fear of group work. By Jieqiu Zhang As a communication primary student, I have been in many classes that require group work, some of which will serve as my final exams. I often rejoice in this because I love it, but many friends tell me they are reluctant or evenContinue reading “Don’t be Afraid of Group Work”
By Evelyn Kretzer PRSSA at The Ohio State University hosted the 2023 PRSSA East Central DistrictConference, titled “PR Pioneers,” where attendees explored the people, strategies,culture and campaigns that have shaped the PR industry. If you were unable to attendthe conference, want to learn more about the sessions you could not attend or were tooabsorbed byContinue reading “Key Insights from PRSSA’s 2023 East Central District Conference”
By: Isabel Merriman You work in marketing and want to create eye-catching videos that people will love. But you do not have a design background. You will likely turn to either Canva or Adobe Express – formerly Spark. Canva and Adobe Express are easy to learn. You can make captivating on-brand content with no previousContinue reading “Three Reasons to Use Canva Over Adobe Express for Videos “
by Ally Gozum Do you have interviews for summer jobs or internships coming up? Interviews can be both nerve-racking and exciting, but there are ways to overcome these feelings and put your best foot forward in front of the interviewers. The excitement of working with your dream employer can sometimes be overwhelming when you realizeContinue reading “Job Interview Tips for Making a Great Impression”