Year: Junior Hometown: Warren, New Jersey Major/minors: Finance/Economics What made you choose Penn State? I came from a small private high school in New Jersey and always knew I wanted to pursue a degree and career in Finance. During my senior year of high school, I really struggled on deciding which university and business school […]
Student Spotlight: Julia Stacey
Year: Sophomore Hometown: Radnor, PA Major: Marketing | Minor: Psychology Where do you live on campus? I am living on my sorority floor in South Halls. South Halls is really close to downtown. What’s something you love about Penn State? The Penn State Community is so unified and you can really see this in things […]
Student Spotlight: Dean Hanson
Year: Sophomore Hometown: Bucks County, PA Major: Mechanical Engineering Where have you lived on campus? Freshman year I lived in Pinchot in East Halls. The community of freshmen made it really cool because everyone was excited about our first year of college. Everyone was open to meeting new people. We all lived so close together. […]
My Big Fat Greek… Campus!
Some reasons why students should consider going Greek. With 89 active sororities and fraternities, Penn State has one of the largest Greek life programs in the country. Although this may seem intimidating, only about 17 percent of students are Greek, so there are still tons of ways to meet people without rushing. Greek life is a great […]
Fall@PSU
Every season here at University Park is BEAUTIFUL! Here’s a sneak peek at what you should expect when you attend Penn State in the fall! Have any of your own Penn State Fall Photos? Use hashtag #PSUvisits on social media!
THON 101: Info for Prospective Students
Every year, more than 15,000 strangers become a family. For one weekend, no matter the weather, these more than 15,000 students fill the Bryce Jordan Center to celebrate the year-long efforts of THON to fight childhood cancer and make a statement: we won’t stop until cancer does. The Penn State Dance Marathon, better known as […]
Studying Abroad… Adventure is Out There!
Although you are still in the beginning of the college decision process and it might seem ridiculously far away, it’s never too early to start thinking about how you might want to spend your time here at Penn State. One of the coolest opportunities you have in college? Studying abroad. Here at Penn State, there […]
We Are…ALL IN.
At Penn State we value diversity and all the ways it makes us such a unique campus. To celebrate and end encourage an atmosphere of inclusion, Penn State is implementing the All In campaign. “All In at Penn State: A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.” is a Penn State wide initiative to bring students together regardless […]
9 Places to See on Your First PSU Visit
Your first time on campus is such an exciting time. There are so many things to see, and your trip can only last so long (but don’t worry, you will have four more years here). That being said, it’s important to make sure you visit some of the key places to get the ultimate Penn […]
The Complete Package
My Personal Checklist When Choosing Penn State Size: Bigger is SO Much Better. I’m from out of state. Baltimore, MD to be exact. I remember when I first joined the Penn State Class of 2018 Facebook group in November of my senior year, about 10 minutes after I found out I had been accepted to […]