Freshmen year, I lived in Shulze Hall in Pollock and it was the best year of my life. I made unforgettable experiences and friends that I will have for a lifetime. One of the biggest transitions into freshmen year was definitely the food. I was so used to have a home cooked meal every day […]
Be SATisfied with your SATurday
Hey prospective Penn Staters! The SATs are this weekend, and while there are probably a few other things you’d probably be spending your time doing, the SATs are a crucial part of the college application process– especially if you want to be a Nittany Lion! It’s been a little while since I’ve taken them myself, […]
The New South
I currently live on campus in Chace Hall at Penn State Main Campus. I absolutely love living on campus because it is convenient for classes and South is a newly renovated area. The South dorms have new amenities like a full kitchen, individual bathrooms, study rooms and most importantly air-conditioning! Most of the new dorms […]
My 5 Favorite Things About Penn State in the Fall
1. The Arboretum If you haven’t been to the Arboretum, then you’re missing out! In the fall, they always have a fall festival with a pumpkin carving contest, festive decorations, and tons to do. They recently opened up a kid’s park so if you have not seen this yet, I would highly recommend visiting! Fall is […]
Flu Season
It’s that time of year where everyone in classes are getting sick. Before college, I relied on my mom whenever I was sick. She always knew what to do and more importantly how to cure me. When I was packing for college, my mom made sure I had all the prescriptions I needed in case […]
Stay CLASSy, Penn State
With over 160 majors, you would be surprised by some of subjects Penn State offers courses in. Thanks to general education requirements and lots of flexibility within majors and minors, there’s plenty of room to take fun and unique classes outside of your major. Plus, once your classes start becoming more challenging, it’s nice to […]
Five Ways to be a Fit Freshmen
Hey future Nittany Lions! My name is Julie and I am a current senior kinesiology major. I am also a Penn State Fitness Instructor, which means I have the privilege of sharing my knowledge of the human body through teaching group fitness classes to students, faculty, and community members. Many patrons are often concerned with […]
Exam Prep
By this time of year, students have their first exams for each of their classes. When I was a freshmen, I did not know how or where to study. Studying for college exams is very different from how I studied in high school. There is a lot more work and I have to use a lot […]
Homecoming Preview
Homecoming is an incredibly exciting time at Penn State, and it certainly isn’t just all about one football game– it’s an entire week of fun and school spirit to get everyone pumped up about Penn State. Tons of Penn State families and alumni flock to Happy Valley for the big weekend, which is coming up on […]
There Is No Day Like Game Day
When I was anticipating my freshmen year at Penn State, all I could think about was Penn State football games. I had no idea what to expect or more importantly what to wear! The first game I ever went to was against UCF and I could not have been more excited. When I first walked up to Beaver […]