Now that you’ve accepted your offer and decided on a living option for next year, it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to need for your dorm room. As we’ve previously stated, living in a dorm room with another person can be a big adjustment. But, if you have the five things listed […]
Take the Stress Out of Scheduling with These Tips
As I was scheduling my classes for fall semester, I started to think about how I wish someone gave me some advice on scheduling before I did it at New Student Orientation. Here are a few of my tips for you: Do Your Research– Ask around. That’s the best way to get a feel for […]
New Student Orientation, New Life
As we move into May, there is a final event in your accepted student’s time period that you should be looking forward to, New Student Orientation also known as, NSO. NSO is the last event before you officially become a real-life Penn State student. Although NSO will only last a day and a half, there […]
What I Would Have Told Myself a Year Ago
If I told you that I was ready for college a year ago I would’ve told you, “Yeah! Bring it on.” Looking back on it, I was not ready for it at all. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. And I mean that in the best way possible. Now, as I’m […]
All About Club Sports with Andrea Glaser
While I enjoy writing about myself and my experiences at Penn State, I decided to interview one of my close friends and members of the Club Gymnastics Team. Andrea Glaser is a freshman from Evanston, IL. If you know your geography, than you know that Pennsylvania and Illinois are about nine hours away from each […]
A Big Transition to a Big Ten School
So now that you’ve decided on Penn State, or even if you haven’t made up your mind yet, there is one thing you’ve probably thought about: You’re about to move out of your house, leave your family and friends, and walk into a whole new environment. If that sounds terrifying to you, don’t worry because […]
Get Involved to Find your People
“Penn State is a large university.” That’s probably a comment that you will hear every time you tell someone that you go to Penn State. Get used to it because it will never end. Although there are forty thousand humans surrounding you, it can get a little lonely sometimes. The best way to prevent that […]
Juggling Life in College
While college can be a fun and exciting time, it’s also a time when you do a lot of growing up. Part of the experience of maturing in college is balancing everything that comes your way. First things first, you always have to put your academics first. Think about it; you’re in college to learn, […]
Don’t Be Stressed About Finding a Roommate
So now that you’ve been accepted, hopefully attended one of our accepted student programs, and went home to click the big red button to accept your offer; it’s time to start thinking about housing. If you’re unaware, you are required to live on campus as a freshman. Whether you request to live in East, Pollock, […]
Expect the Unexpected
As a college student, there are going to be things that you can’t account for; there are going to be things that you don’t know; there are going to be things that you need help with. I’m here to tell you that this is completely normal. I won’t lie, when I came to Penn State […]