Temple PRSSA's Multi-School Mixer is a Hit!

After a night filled with new friends and good conversation at Field House, Temple University PRSSA members can agree that the Multi School Mixer was a hit. With PRSSA attendees from Rutgers, Rowan, and Drexel to name a few, members were able to network amongst each other in hopes of gaining tips, ideas, internship leads, or new contacts. The contemporary and peaceful atmosphere allowed for a fun night filled with games, finger foods, and drinks.

An exciting game of PR Quizzo made it more enjoyable to network with one another, easing the stress of meeting new people. "We were all extremely competitive, and everyone got into it," said Temple University PRSSA member Darwin Paz. "And I loved the hummus dip!" he added enthusiastically.

While PRSSA members are beginning to develop themselves professionally, networking is imperative. Although many did not realize networking with fellow students is also important, Temple University's PRSSA Multi-School Mixer proved valuable. "I gained multiple contacts that I may need in the future! I look forward to getting to know them and regularly touching base or meeting together at other social events," Darwin said. Members exchanged valuable information regarding past internships, or possible future ones. The night provided experience that you cannot gain in a classroom. "I would attend another Multi-School Mixer in a heartbeat," Darwin said. "It was super fun, and a great experience," he added. Hopefully, Temple University's PRSSA members will make the Multi-School Mixer an annual event, but until then keep networking!

This guest blog was written by PRSSA PR committee member Alyssa Fate.

Temple University’s PRSSA Hosts Multi-School Mixer: Student Networking, Student Success!

Student networking is your future’s key to success! In this day and age, it is to your greatest advantage to network with people in the same field of interest, and where better to find them then at tonight’s PRSSA’s Multi-School Mixer? Located at The Field House from 7-9 p.m., come prepared to network with PRSSA members from Drexel, Monmouth, Rutgers, and Rowan chapters! Below are some pointers to keep in mind when you are networking tonight:

Be an open book. You will be bouncing ideas and information back and forth with the person you are networking with. Take advantage of this, use the other person as a test, is your idea or goal feasible? How can you achieve it? You never know, maybe that person will be able to connect you to someone who can make something happen!

Everyone’s in the same boat. Keep in mind that we’re all going to be students at this mixer. In most cases, everyone attending tonight will be there for the same reasons as you are! Remember: these are your peers! They’re all young, current, and up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of PR.

-Gain referrals for possible job opportunities. Getting to know people in your field gives you even more ways of finding work and internship opportunities! Keeping a list of potential contacts may come in handy when you need a referral or connection to a certain aspect of PR. For instance, say you meet someone at this mixer who is holding an internship or job position that you want in your future. You may find that these people hold opportunities for you to get that position, which no social network or college class could ever find for you!

When initiating conversation in networking, it is important to begin on a human level of communication! Speak naturally and invitingly, and remember that meeting people now will allow open doors for you later in whichever realm of PR you dive into. We hope to see you tonight!

This guest blog was written by Temple University PRSSA member Chelsea Amirante.

Temple PRSSA To Host Multi-School Mixer!

Eager to meet peers who share similar interests to you? Ready to branch out and network with other college students in the PR field? Join Temple PRSSA in hosting its first Multi-School Mixer event! From 7-9 p.m. on April 5 at The Field House, PRSSA chapters from Rowan, Drexel, Rutgers, and Monmouth will be joining Temple for a fun and interactive networking event!

The mixer will sure to be a great opportunity for students to interact with colleagues and bridge connections that may prove to continue past college years! Feel free to bounce experiences off of each other and share ideas for entering the PR industry post-college. The best thing about the mixer is that those in attendance will be in the same boat and may be able to advise you on balancing school and work, classes to take, or companies to intern at.

Be sure to join us on April 5 where Temple PRSSA will be providing free food, a complimentary drink ticket, and an entertaining game of PR Quizzo! We hope to see you there!

This guest blog was written by PRSSA PR committee member Colleen Riker.