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Perceptions, Changed Forever

It’s the beginning of April, the weather’s getting nicer, Spring is officially here, and we are into the back third of the spring semester. This time of year, since coming to Penn State, has always been associated with optimism and a drive to finish strong...

Time is Flying By

This week my family received a letter in the mail with an order form to purchase diploma frames. This was yet another event in a long line of eye-openers that have shown me just how close I am to graduation. This semester, time seems to be moving by even quicker than...

Reflecting on my COVID-affected World

I wanted to use this blog post to reflect on some points that we discussed during our first class of 401, regarding the positives and negatives of COVID-19 as well as the traits that a good leader can exhibit during this crisis. It’s incredible to think that...

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It’s hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that in just about two weeks, I, among many others here, will be finished with 7 out of my total 8 semesters here at Penn State. Time has truly flown by, especially this semester, and it’s hard to believe that in just...

A Career Crossroads

I have written quite a lot of blogs this semester about my endeavors in securing a job placement following my graduation from Penn State this spring. I’ve written about interviews specifically, and we are now reaching the point where decisions are coming back from...

Financial Literacy Classes in High School

I’ve always been an advocate for financial literacy classes being mandatory in high school. Personally, as I’ve transitioned into my time at Penn State, I’ve learned that I have a lot to learn in terms of personal responsibilities and financial management skills. As...

Measuring Success in the Midst of Mediocrity

I am a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan, and I think any Eagles fan who sees the title of this blog will immediately get what I’m about to talk about. Even though they’ve won two out of their seven games played so far, the Eagles are in first place in their division,...

The Art of the Brainteaser

I recently took part in a final round interview for a company, and it was honestly one of the most unique experiences I have had till date. The interview was full of a lot of technical questions, which I liked answering. However, there were also a bunch of...

What is a Mentor?

This weekend, I was fortunate enough to spend time with a couple of my mentees from my Schreyer orientation group from last year. I was able to create some great, lasting relationships with some of these mentees throughout last year, which was something I definitely...

The Virtual Technical Interview

Tomorrow, I’ve got a virtual interview for a full-time position, and I’m looking forward to it. While I have had a couple of virtual interviews thus far, they have all been pretty basic, behavioral interviews. Tomorrow, I’ve been asked to bring a couple of sheets of...