by Madelyn Fisher | Apr 14, 2024 |
Do you ever hear a song and are transported back to a special time and place? As I conclude my four years at Penn State in a mere three weeks, I hold on to the memories that are captured through song. For my final PLA Blog, I figured I would take a walk down memory...
by Madelyn Fisher | Apr 14, 2024 |
I struggle to go with the flow. I always have. As a perfectionist, control has always signified harmony, peace, and ease. For many years, being at the helm of a daily routine, meeting room, or social dynamic has allowed me to lead an abundant life. I fully believe...
by Madelyn Fisher | Mar 26, 2024 |
This was the first Spring Break in which I did not travel with the PLA. While I was sad to have missed what looked like an incredible trip in Denver, I was thrilled to have had my first truly relaxing Spring Break of college. I am never one to give myself a break....
by Madelyn Fisher | Feb 13, 2024 |
It’s a marathon, not a sprint. In my final months at Penn State, I am running as hard as I can towards the finish line. My thesis is due at the beginning of April, and I am doing all I can to manage realistic expectations while also getting done progress. I am...
by Madelyn Fisher | Feb 6, 2024 |
Hey PLAers! Like many of you, I am incredibly busy. With this busyness, comes a necessary shift in wanting to dedicate time for my health and wellbeing. As learned in Honor201, my hyper-achiever saboteur encourages me to take on additional work and seek greater...
by Madelyn Fisher | Nov 18, 2023
Driving away from State College towards the warm embrace of home, I am faced with the battle of the contrasting sadness and joy of Senior Year. Last Saturday was my last football game in Beaver Stadium as a Penn State student. Despite knowing that Penn State had...
by Madelyn Fisher | Oct 29, 2023 |
When do we draw the line between persistence and self-care? In Honor 401 last week, together, we listened to a few minutes of a podcast that expressed the importance of setting up “rules” with yourself. While I understand the sentiment of holding yourself...
by Madelyn Fisher | Oct 8, 2023
In HONOR 401, we have been assessing our relationship with our core values. By reflecting on my experiences, I uncovered that one of my values is discovery. From taking new scenic walking routes around local neighborhoods, to attending on-campus events I have never...
by Madelyn Fisher | Sep 22, 2023 |
Now, as I write this blog, I am pushing off writing the intro to my thesis titled, “Harmonizing Hip-Hop and History: How Congruence of Music and Subject Matter Affects Customer Elaboration Intent for Broadway Musicals”. Last Spring, I lay awake in my room...
by Madelyn Fisher | Sep 8, 2023 |
This year, I am serving as the Public Relations’ Director for THON. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to share the stories of Four Diamonds Families, advocate for childhood cancer research, and provide opportunities for all Penn Staters to find belonging...
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