Fourth Interview: Natalie

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]