Clemson University Parks, Recreation &
Tourism Management Student Association

Upcoming Events: Internship/Career Fair

The Clemson University Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management Student Association (PRTMSA) is dedicated to providing educational and networking opportunities for its students. This year the Student Association has put on numerous activities for the students to enrich their experiences within the department.

Each year the PRTMSA partners with the South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association to volunteer at their annual conference. In September, the PRTMSA took 12 students to the conference in Myrtle Beach where the students were responsible for helping with registration, being room hosts at sessions, and helping with evening activities. This conference gave the students the opportunity to meet and network with some of the statewide recreation providers and discuss the possibilities of internships.

Many of the same agency representatives attending the conference also attended the PRTMSA annual internship fair for all PRTM students. This internship fair put on by the Student Association provides an opportunity for the students to meet with professionals and discuss internship possibilities. This year’s internship fair brought in approximately 30 representatives from 20 different agencies. The evening before the internship fair, the student association hosted a barbeque to increase networking opportunities between the students and the agencies represented. This provided a more relaxed atmosphere for all interested students to get to know the professionals.

One other educational opportunity the Student Association provided for its students was a professional certifications meeting. This meeting was a time for professionals in various areas of recreational related fields to come in and discuss available certifications with the students. Represented at this meeting were professionals from therapeutic recreation, community recreation, festivals and events, and travel and tourism.

The Student Association also provided many opportunities for the students to get to know the faculty and other students within the department. Some fun opportunities put on by the Student Association were a baseball tailgate, a student vs. faculty bowling tournament and also a student vs. faculty kickball tournament. This year, the student association raised money to be able to put on these events by selling Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management t-shirts and through a Valentines Day cookie sale fundraiser.

In conjunction with the PRTM program planning classes, the Student Association helped to raise $1800 for Katrina relief efforts. The money was sent to a small park district in Mississippi that was devastated by the storm.

The Clemson University Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management Student Association has made great efforts to be a valuable asset to every student. The Student Association is dedicated to enhancing the experience of all students in the PRTM department.