Next up is my friend from Penn State, Natalie Warnack. Natalie is a first-year student, planning to major in Chemistry. Her goal is to go to Medical School and then become a dermatologist. Outside of academics, Natalie enjoys skin care, making new friends, and playing frisbee. She grew […]
School Sports
I have played a lot of sports as a kid and tried many different ones such as soccer, cross country, track and field, gymnastics, and lacrosse. I enjoy it because I get to play with my friends, as well as learn important skills like teamwork, accountability, patience, and […]
Third Interview: My Grandma
Next up, we have my grandmother, Rosanne Skal. Rosanne is my dad’s mother, and she has lived in Butler, PA her whole life. She is a kind, caring woman, who loves her big family more than anything. She likes to attend church and prayer groups, as well as […]
Second Interview: Samantha Burt
Allow me to introduce my second interviewee, Samantha Burt, affectionately known as Sam. Sam, who happens to be my cousin, embarked on her journey at Penn State about 10 years ago with a clear vision of becoming an engineer. I actually remember when she graduated from college, an […]
What’s for Lunch?
You’re in middle school, and the lunch bell rings. You make your way to the cafeteria, with your lunch money in hand, excited to see what the meal of the day is. Today they are serving “Italian Dunkers,” which are garlic breadsticks covered in cheese. That was a […]
This I Believe Reflection
As part of my “This I Believe” project, I discussed my experience working as a mentor for an after-school program at an elementary school. While reflecting on my memories, I realized how much of an impact this experience had on me. Although I have always enjoyed working with […]
First Interview: My Mom
For my first interview, I decided to interview my mother. She has always been a role model for me, and I look up to her, so it was an easy decision to choose her as my female figure. Her name is Julie, and she works as a registered […]
Social Changes / Feminism
For my Personal is Political blog I have decided to explore the topic of feminism and how it has evolved over time. To do this, I plan to conduct interviews with women in my life to gain a better understanding of their personal, academic, and professional experiences. The […]
Public Education: Standardized Testing
Standardized Testing. An inescapable component of public education. Whether regulated locally or nationally, most of us have been subjected to at least one standardized test during our academic journey. The purpose of these tests is to ensure accountability in schools and maintain standards for public education across the […]
Blog Post Topic Announcement
For my Personal Is Political blog, I will be comparing my experiences as a woman to those of my mother and grandmother when they were growing up. I am interested in learning how feminism has evolved throughout different generations. I always enjoy listening to my grandmother’s stories about […]