Looking for a first job has never been an easy feat; countless hours writing cover letters, gaining new skills, and perfecting resumes. Now, imagine doing all that while in the midst of a deadly pandemic and economic recession. Eleonora Matina, an advertising alumna (COM ‘20) from Italy, not only had…
Your time at Boston University and COM are what you make of it. Before you graduate, make sure to take advantage of the hidden resources and gems that will make your BU experience more fruitful! Whether you’re in-person and on campus, or learning from anywhere else, all of these resources…
For Solange Hacksaw (COM ‘21), the beginning of summer 2020 could not come fast enough. It was going to be the first time since starting college at BU that she had nowhere to be — no classes, no assignments and no plans. Quarantine promised her a break from the burnout…
Communication is key for any industry because you need to listen actively, express your thoughts effectively, and converse engagingly. For communications professionals, these are all the more important. At Boston University, teaching these skills is a priority. However, as Stephen Quigley, the associate professor and academic advisor for BUPRSSA says,…
What is PRLab at BU? If you’re in COM, or if you’re even a BU student at all, you’ve probably heard of PRLab. It’s the one-of-a-kind public relations class that mixes real-world work experience and clients with a structured class framework in which students can earn credits. In this student-run…
Many COM students are familiar with the monthly newsletter sent by BU Career Services that provides inside opportunities for students and alums. For Dustin Rausa (COM ‘17), Patrick Nelson’s regular newsletter led to the beginning of his career in tech PR as an account executive at the Guyer Group. “As…
