Uh, what’s THON again? Penn State Dance Marathon, known around here as THON, is a year-long fundraising effort culminating in a 46 hour no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon held every February in the Bryce Jordan Center. With over 15,000 volunteers, it’s the largest student-run philanthropy in the world! Wait, does everyone dance? While everyone […]
How to stay up-to-date at Penn State
When you get to college, it’s a good habit to start staying up-to-date with current events (if you don’t already). National news is important, but so are the issues and events impacting your local community. At Penn State, there is no shortage of ways to get your daily news. Check out a few! Student-run outlets: […]
Staying healthy at Penn State: the freshman 15
If you’ve already begun your college search, chances are you’ve heard of the dreaded “freshman 15,” or the 15 pounds that first year students allegedly end up gaining as a result of adjusting to college life (and all you can eat dining halls). The good news is that the freshman “15” is actually a myth–according […]
A day in (my) life!
For this blog, I wanted to give you a peek into what a truly average day in my life is like as a Penn State senior. So last Wednesday, I decided to keep track of everything I did, all day. 8:30: I’m not an early riser, but since I hate rushing in the morning […]
AP credits and what they mean for your college plan
AP courses look great on your college applications. They prepare you for what university-level coursework is like while showing the folks in admissions looking over your transcript that you challenged yourself in high school. While many high schoolers take AP classes just to have the AP mark on their transcript, studying up and getting high […]
All about Penn State Libraries
Even as we move closer to a paperless world, the library is still the cornerstone of a research university–and these days, libraries are much more than just books and a quiet place to study. Penn State University Libraries were recently ranked 2nd among U.S. public universities and in the top ten of all North American university […]
How to make the most of your college visit
You’ve been on the website, you’ve visited the message boards, and now the only thing left to do before you submit your application is to see the campus for yourself. Before you head out on your college visit road trip, check out these tips to make sure that you make the most out of your […]
To all the future Penn Staters out there…
Hello future Nittany Lions! My name is Bella Fordyce and I’m here to tell you about my experiences at Penn State, from starting out as an out-of-state, undecided freshman who had no friends in Pennsylvania to where I am now, confidently heading into my senior year. First off, I’ll tell you a little […]