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The Greatest Barriers To Entry For Entrepreneurs

In preparation to writing this essay I asked my peers the question: “What do you think the greatest barriers for entry are for entrepreneurs that are trying to start a business?” “Getting funding.” “Finding a coder.” Those were two...

Class Reflection

President Barron’s class has been the most enjoyable class I have ever had. It was such a great experience that I am sad that I can’t be in the class every semester. However, I am incredibly fortunate to have had this opportunity, and I intend to use my...

In a Class of Its Own – Spring Reflection

When we began this semester with President Barron, I was unsure of what to expect from the class. I was told that it was different from the other Sophomore year class in that there were no assignments. This was all I knew at the beginning. Now having finished the...

Reflections

This weekend I went home to visit my family; I won’t get the chance to be with my family for very long this summer, so it was nice to get to see the family that I love so much. During my trip home, my mom pulled out the memory book as she normally does, and we...

Semester Reflections

Almost exactly one year ago, the Ericksons hosted a picnic at their house. It was quite the experience, and the first time I met most members of the PLA. It was overwhelming to be introduced to so many new people at once; I wondered if I would ever find a place for...

The Value of a Question

I wanted to begin my reflection by first thanking President Barron for the huge commitment he made by teaching our class. He mentioned a few times how his day is scheduled in 15 minutes segments, so to teach a class for two hours every week is a significant chunk of...

Class with the President

Too often I have started conversations with those around me “in my class with the president…” This semester having the privilege to engage with President Barron, and truly understanding his perspective on addressing whatever issue arises at Penn State, broadened my...

PLA: Book One

Explaining PLA to other people is still difficult for me at this point. The class is not so much a class, but a place that where perspectives can be expressed and questioned without fear of judgment or ridicule. Free thought is encourages and stimulated by the energy...