Priscilla Dice
Priscilla Dice has approached her college career with determination, balancing her leadership roles and classes while also prioritizing her family. A communication major, she hopes to pursue a career in public relations — one that will give her the power to design the future she dreams of and to give back to her parents in the way they’ve always given to her.
Interview by Zohra Basmadjian
Tell me a bit about yourself.
I am a third-year student from Woodstock, Ga., majoring in communication with a minor in psychology. My goal is to work in public relations — specifically, crisis communications — in the medical field or for a hospital, ideally.
What brought you to Georgia State University?
I felt that being in the city would offer many opportunities, both career-wise and socially. Atlanta has a lot to offer and many connections to make. The urban environment really appealed to me.
What accomplishments are you most proud of so far?
I have made either the dean’s list or president’s list every semester, which means a lot because I stay involved in extracurricular activities. I am also proud of the events I have planned through my sorority and related organizations. They pushed me to use different skill sets.
Can you speak on your involvement in your sorority?
I am a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. Over the years, I have served as sisterhood chair, apparel chair and on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. This past year, I was vice president of community development for the Panhellenic Council, which oversees all sororities at GSU.
What did your role as vice president of community development for the Panhellenic Council entail?
My role focused on helping Greek life stay connected across different organizations. I worked on planning events with other chapters and emphasized the importance of academics and responsibilities as students.
Outside of your career goals, what do you hope to do in the future?
Honestly, everything I do is for my family. I am a first-generation American. My mother came from China in her 30s, and my father did not have a big support system. They are both self-made, and I want to be in a position where I can fully support myself and give back to them.
What would be your ideal organization to work for?
I would work for a hospital with a strong reputation — one that treats patients and employees well. Outside of that, I think doing crisis communications or public relations consulting for a celebrity would be interesting.
Dream celebrity client?
Probably Doja Cat. She is wild. Handling her press releases would keep me busy.
What would your perfectly designed life look like?
I would want to keep living in a city. I love Atlanta, but since I am attending college here, I would want to try somewhere new — maybe New York or D.C. I used to be a political science major, so D.C. was always a dream city.
If your life had a soundtrack, what would the main song be?
“Let It Happen” by Tame Impala. I am a big believer that everything happens for a reason. You put in the work, trust the process and things fall into place. Plus, it is just a great song.
What experiences have shaped who you are today?
My time interning for a nonprofit called TurnUp, which focuses on youth-led voter registration and turnout, taught me that real change starts from the ground up. It also made me realize I have to focus on overlooked communities and put in the work if I want to make a difference.
Was there a moment when you realized PR was the right path?
I wanted to think realistically about my future. My biggest goal is to support my family, and public relations felt like a field where I could do that. Writing and communication have always been my strongest subjects, so it made sense to turn that into a career.
What advice do you have for GSU students?
College is what you make of it, especially here. Put yourself out there — meet people, try new things, say yes to opportunities. There are many interesting people on this campus but you only find them if you are open to it.
