by Allen Nunes | Oct 21, 2025 |
As we progress through our undergraduate careers, there is an increase in the importance and necessity of planning our future. I’m sure that by all we have all had to create a plan, maybe a 1-year plan or at least goals for the semester. We are encouraged to...
by Cameron Koch | Oct 21, 2025 |
Autumn is my favorite season because it’s the perfect time of year to enjoy a hike. Getting to fully immerse oneself in the great outdoors without using a phone as a source of distraction and constant connection to the online world is a truly amazing feeling,...
by hmb5906 | Oct 21, 2025 |
I can’t believe the PLA New York trip is finally here! I’m especially looking forward to hearing from the guest speakers, it’s such a unique opportunity to connect with professionals who’ve built their careers in one of the most dynamic cities in the world. I’m hoping...
by Jose Vazquez | Oct 20, 2025 |
As the semesters in full effect the overlapping of assignments between courses can become serious, with this past week I had two exams and three projects due throughout the week. That alone would be a big workload but that paired with work, classes and homework I had...
by Jose Vazquez | Oct 20, 2025 |
This past Sunday the Philadelphia Eagles ended their two game losing streak, beating the Minnesota Vikings 28-22. The game was very close with both teams offenses struggling the Vikings failing to convert in the red zone with them scoring a touchdown only 1 of 6 times...
by Clarissa Theiss | Oct 20, 2025 |
As I continue to soak in my senior year at Penn State, I have also been coming to terms with it being my last year in State College for the foreseeable future. This grieving process has been unfolding the way most do: through food. This week, I wanted to share a few...
by Amira Shakur | Oct 20, 2025 |
Hi Blog! I have been behind with writing, so I will be posting a few blogs back-to-back. This past weekend, I visited a friend from high school at Temple University; my weekend was honestly really refreshing because I love getting the chance to catch up with old...
by Lydia Meressi | Oct 20, 2025 |
I was looking through my New Year’s resolutions that I made for the year and was actually surprised to see that I’ve made progress on most of them. I made some of them more realistic this year, but others were entirely new to me. Constantly going to the gym for the...
by Savannah Klein | Oct 20, 2025 |
The fall season, sweater weather, and Halloween spirit are finally here! The best sign of the autumn season is feeling the brisk air and seeing the leaves change. One of the most beautiful things about living near mountains is looking out into the distance to see all...
by Abigail Clapp | Oct 19, 2025 |
I never thought that I would be a runner. I quit soccer when I was younger because it was “too much running”. When I ran cross country in middle school I swore I wouldn’t do it in high school because a mile and a half was enough for me. I watched my...
by Kathleen Del Carmen | Oct 19, 2025 |
My younger brother’s name is Johan. He’s sixteen and a junior in high school, and honestly, one of the smartest people I know. Ever since he was little, everyone could tell he was gifted. He would ace reading and math tests like it was nothing, and now he just walks...
by Tyler Carlton | Oct 19, 2025 |
When I was younger, I hated the thought of cities. I could never understand why anyone would want to live somewhere without space, land, or greenery. New York City, in particular, was a place I had no desire to visit as a kid. However, as I’ve grown older, my...
by Morgan Dawkins | Oct 19, 2025 |
I held off on writing this blog as long as possible because of a vote happening tonight in my organization. Serving as the Vice Chairperson for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) for Region II has led me to a lot of challenges that I never thought I’d...
by Daria Heletkanycz | Oct 19, 2025 |
Hi All! It seems as though many of my hometown friends are heading home on break. In addition to the FOMO that is creeping in, I’m feeling my momentum slowing… Thanksgiving break could not come any sooner. However, I think the PLA NYC trip is just what I...
by Eva SinhaRoy | Oct 19, 2025 |
While I normally would talk about nature and the wonder of the outdoors, I went home this weekend and it got me thinking about a few things. The major thing my trip brought to mind was change. We’re over halfway through this semester and It has now been about a year...
by Megan Soto-Benitez | Oct 19, 2025 |
This week, I was able to attend my first Penn State Student Legal Services (SLS) Advisory Board meeting, and honestly, it opened my eyes to just how much advocacy happens behind the scenes for students. I currently serve as an At-Large Representative, meaning that I...
by Sydney Reiter | Oct 19, 2025 |
I am a Pittsburgh native, so naturally my high school graduating class either aligned themselves with the University of Pittsburgh or Penn State. All my close friends ended up at Pitt to pursue either business or medicine. Our college experiences vary through...
by Josephine James | Oct 19, 2025 |
Today marks the last day of Family Weekend, and as lead intern of the Penn State Parents Program, I feel extremely lucky and grateful to be part of such an incredible annual event. I joined the Family Ambassador Program when I was a freshman, and it was one of the...
by Emilia Palmer | Oct 19, 2025 |
A week ago was the anniversary of a friend’s death I had known since I was 6. While the thought of this day looms typically in the days coming up, I’ve only remembered halfway through the day of; last year while I was at a retreat off campus, sitting outside admiring...
by Jeremy Lynn | Oct 19, 2025 |
I have long been a supporter of chance and Chinese take-out food. You crack open the fortune cookie revealing a small white slip of paper. Perhaps it reads, “Your hard work will pay off,” or something a bit more ominous like, “You are the only one who can decide your...
by Nathaniel Ansu | Oct 19, 2025 |
There are going to be weeks in my life \where years happen. There would be too much going on, not enough time to do anything. In those weeks, prioritization and time-management become very critical to my success. Last week, that was one of the weeks. I had four exams...
by Taylor James | Oct 19, 2025 |
My rose for the week is going to be how I’ve done on my exams so far. Last Friday I had an epidemiology exam that I Aced. Last week I took a Biochemistry exam and a Global Health exam. Although I haven’t gotten grades back in either exam, I felt well prepared for both...
by Maguire Younes | Oct 19, 2025 |
This past weekend, I went camping at Greenwood Furnace State Park with 12 other friends from cyber. I personally have over 100 camping days under my belt, and at this point, I’m very comfortable with everything outdoors, from hiking and fire starting to stargazing,...
by Rachel Polashenski | Oct 19, 2025 |
This past weekend has been great. It was family weekend and my first choir concert of college (I’ve missed singing but haven’t had the time until my 5th semester); so I was overjoyed to spend it with my family AND chosen family. Although I have a...
by Dominic DiFrancesco | Oct 19, 2025 |
Hey everyone! I hope your October has been treating you well. It’s been a great month for me so far, and I can’t believe how quickly it’s coming to an end. This weekend is an exciting one! I’m heading home to see one of my favorite artists, Laufey, in Philly. I’ve...
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