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#BrainDump

Welcome to my brain dump!!!! There has just been A LOT going on recently, which is always fun, but it’s always good to recap and dump the thoughts out. I’m starting back two weeks from today, where I ran a cyber comp that went really well, but you can read...

The Unexpected

The day of the White Out game started like any other weekend, my roommate and I were out, enjoying some time together before heading to work at 6 PM. But when we got to the store, the door was locked, and People we didn’t recognize were inside, closing up. After...

Dexter

I have finally found a new tv show to watch this semester. After a recommendation from my boyfriend, I have found myself glued to Dexter. Dexter is an American crime drama about Dexter Morgan, a forensic blood-spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police who leads a...

Creating Community Culture

Since stepping on campus in fall 2022, I have been part of an organization called PSU FFA Alumni and Supporters, a group centered around amplifying agricultural education and the students within it across the state of Pennsylvania. My first semester with the group was...

Sundays

As the weekend comes to an end and the new week approaches, Sundays offer a chance for our lives to reset and prepare for the busy days ahead. This specific day carries both an opportunity to rest and a chance to prepare and reset. Today is the one time where I try to...

Why I Stopped Introducing Myself as Kat

I think names hold power. They carry your personality, your actions, your emotions, and the way people know you. Your name becomes part of your story. But what happens when you feel like you’ve changed, and your name doesn’t reflect who you are anymore? Most people...

Amusement Park Adventures

Earlier today I went to Knoebels Amusement Resort with my sorority for our sisterhood retreat of the semester. It was my first time there and I had a blast. From riding roller coasters to eating classic amusement park food, I immersed myself into the fun experience....

The first 6 weeks are the most Important

This year I took on being a Program Assistant for the First Year in Science and Engineering (FISE). FISE is a Living, Learning, Community for Freshmen STEM students and it is proven program that keeps freshmen in STEM, especially those who may be challenged due to...

Resetting my nervous system

A lot of us in PLA are very go – go – go. For those of us who took Honors 301, Dean Mather taught us a lot about our Saboteurs. Mine was Anxious Achiever, along with some others in the class as well. It makes a lot of sense – I am anxious to do the...

Catan

Yesterday was my first time playing Catan, and as someone who enjoys strategy games like Chess or social deduction games similar to Mafia, where you must read opponents, anticipate moves, and act proactively, I found it immediately engaging. These types of games...

The National Parks: Grand Canyon Edition

This week, I am going to continue my discussion of National Parks, focusing on the first national park I ever visited: the Grand Canyon. A lot of people are familiar with the Grand Canyon because of its beauty and geologic wonder. When I was much younger, I went with...

The Importance of Federal Funding

Last Friday, I had the honor of speaking at Fall Advocacy Day for Lion Caucus to advocate on behalf of higher educational funding. So, I wanted to share a shortened version of my speech to tell my story. Hope you guys enjoy! Growing up, whenever back-to-school season...

Taking a break

This week, I really tried to embrace the idea that to lead well, you have to take care of yourself first. This semester, like all of them, has been busy. Between scholarship applications, thesis writing, and leadership roles, I’ve had plenty of late nights despite a...

Lifelong Friendships

This week, it was my very-best-friend-forever’s (VBFF) twentieth birthday. I spent a few hours trying to compile the best collection of all of our best moments in photos over the seven years we have been “very best friend” status. While looking at...

Study Spots

We all know that the success of learning new material is not only because of the study method you use, but also because of the area where you choose to study. The study space that you use can make or break how productive you are when studying.  Now, everyone knows of...

TSITP: The Season I Trusted the Process

Lately, I’ve been living in a constant state of in-between. Located somewhere between deadlines and dreams are my to-do lists and long-term goals. On paper, my life looks structured and intentional. In reality, I often feel like I’m just trying to keep up. I’m...

Learning Balance

This semester has been one of the most overwhelming periods of my college experience. Between school, extracurricular activities, and leadership responsibilities, it feels like time is slipping through my hands, and no matter how hard I push, I never fully catch up....

End Zone Summit Reflections

It was an incredible day on September 20th at the End Zone Summit! As this year’s End Zone Coordinator for Region II NSBE, I had the privilege of planning and bringing together a full day of workshops, panels, and networking for NSBE members. This year’s theme, NSBE...

One Smile Per Day

Today I wanted to talk about some of the things I enjoyed doing this week. I got this idea from a similar blog I read a few weeks ago, which talked about all of the things that entertained them (I don’t remember who it was but if you’re reading this…...

These applications are gonna get me

As a stem major the next couple weeks are going to get even more hectic for me; I’m gonna start planning and writing out applications for study abroad, REU’s, internships, and fellowships. On top of that I have to juggle 19 credits of classes and keep my...

In Defense of Franklin

I drafted the below Saturday morning only for James Franklin to have the most embarrassing loss of his Penn State career hours later—how fitting. The UCLA game was inexcusable. I feel that my thoughts may now be in the minority. Regardless, I still stand by much of...

The Stress of a New York Sports Fan

With watching any sports team, it is certainly expected that you will face stress at some point. Not every team can be good for years at a time, but being a New York sports fan is definitely interesting. As many may know, New York has two good baseball teams, one good...

still waters run deep

When do you feel like yourself? This past week, I have been asking this question and have gotten answers from talking with others to going to the gym. Recently, I have been reflecting on what makes me feel like myself and what brings me back to the present. Playing...

My Strange Form of People Watching

I am the type of person when walking who stares at the ground. I don’t know what it is about the floor, but I find it easier to mind my business that way than keeping my head up. While I might miss out on some sights, it is interesting because I’ve started...