Penn State is one university geographically dispersed throughout the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There are a total of twenty-four Penn State campuses; twenty of them are commonwealth campuses, while the remaining four are special unit campuses. The four unit campuses are Penn State Dickinson School of Law, Penn State Hershey Medicine, Penn State Great Valley School […]
Going abroad: a life changing experience
Going abroad, while it may seem scary, is a great opportunity that allows you to step out of your comfort zone and explore the wonders that the world has to offer. I always knew from the beginning of my time here at Penn State that I wanted to go abroad. Since I had never had […]
A tale of DUS
Undecided? No problem! Coming into college not knowing what you want to do once you graduate does not mean that you will never know, it just means you’re not sure right now. Do not feel discouraged if you find yourself being a part of the Division of Undergraduate Studies or better known by students here […]
A is for Adviser
Leaving home to attend college after high school can be hard on anyone, especially if you’re hours away from home and away from your family for the first time. Although I was lucky enough to only be two hours away from home, making that transition from high school to college was difficult. To make things more […]
P.S. (wants to connect) U.
Apple released the first ever IPhone in 2007, which was the same year members of the next Penn State college freshman class were 8 years old. Fast-forward to today and 70% of college students use their phones to help them stay productive everyday, according to a survey on mobile device usage. Keeping up with which […]
2+2=The best 4 years of your life
Did you know that Penn State has 20 undergraduate campuses spread throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? Penn State has a 2+2 system where students may begin their college careers at any Penn State campus for two years and then either finish it at the same campus or any other Penn State campus. Some students choose […]
The Tale of the Syllabus
Well it’s that time of year again…syllabus week! The first week of class is dubbed “Syllabus Week” because this is the time when students find out what to expect in their classes for the semester. Syllabus Week is mostly laid back and gives students an opportunity to figure out if the classes they’re enrolled in are […]
Studying Abroad
Prior to freshmen year at Penn State, I have dreamed about the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program. With that in mind, I planned my academic schedule at Penn State to accommodate a semester abroad. It is important to my academic career that I take the opportunity to explore different cities and understand the worlds’ […]
Marketing Your Future
Here at Penn State, we have a lot of professional development opportunities students get to take advantage of! If you are worried about going into the workplace or the interview process we have people to help. We have a variety of different resources for students to utilize to their advantage. Penn State is #1 school in […]
Where Should I Study on Campus?
If you like absolute quiet, then you should study at… THE STACKS The stacks are so quiet that you could hear a pin drop… it’s almost eerie. You will hear every pencil drop, every cough of the fellow stacks residents around you. This is the perfect place to go when you really need to hammer out […]