One major appeal of the college experience is the opportunity to study abroad. A group of 10 students and two faculty members from Penn State Abington spent Spring Break in Ireland exploring facets of the cultural, historical and physical landscape of the country. The students are enrolled in ART level 199/299/499 called “Representing Landscape,” taught by Bonnie Levinthal, associate professor … [Read more...]
How to have vibrant energy and effortless lifelong weight control
Feeling drowsy and sleepy after a meal during the day? Feeling depressed because it’s so hard to lose weight? These feelings are distractions that divert our attention and erode our passion from academics. As a college student, I would like to help my fellow students to get back on track to study well. Today, I’m here to tell you it’s possible to fix these problems, and what’s more exciting … [Read more...]
How the presidential election impacted our students
On Nov. 17, in an event sponsored by the college’s Psychological Services Department, clinical psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere hosted a discussion for our students titled "The Impact of the Presidential Election." The session focused on how to deal with the strong emotions people felt after the election. Gardere pointed out the issue: “Fifteen percent of those individuals who are committed either … [Read more...]
On-campus free yoga and meditation program can benefit everyone!
Are you sometimes afflicted by negative thoughts? Can’t easily focus on the academic? If so, why not take free yoga and meditation classes? They are the ancient panacea for those problems. Donna Monk, the campus nurse, has an office in 103 Lares. Monk runs free yoga and meditation programs and also practices yoga and meditation at home by herself. Monk, the first one to bring yoga and … [Read more...]
HEALTH TIPS: Why do you get a stitch while running?
Don't you have this experience? When you are running, suddenly you feel an intense stabbing pain behind your left or right abdomen. We call it a stitch. Scientists give it an academic name: exercise-related transient abdominal pain(ETAP). Why does a stitch occur? Currently there is no definite conclusion on the cause of a stitch. However, there are various theories. Most people believe a … [Read more...]