Kathleen McInnis Professors, advisors, parents, and peers all stress the importance of getting an internship. I agree with them on internships’ importance, but most of the rhetoric surrounding internships is all about getting one. No one really talks about what to do when you are actually an intern. It’s intimidating for many students to goContinueContinue reading “A Guide to Being an Intern”
Author Archives: Happy Valley Comm (HVC)
5 Ways I Prioritize MY Mental Health In College
Allison Williams One of the most distinct moments from high school has to be from Spanish class, dating all the way back to my junior year. Our teacher took some time before class to highlight one of the best, most distinctive pieces of advice I’ve ever heard, and probably, will ever hear. She emphasized whatContinueContinue reading “5 Ways I Prioritize MY Mental Health In College “
How to Stay Motivated During Your College Experience
Anh Nguyen Have you ever felt completely bored by something used to be so excited to do every time? I had that feeling so many times with my homework, exercises, and even my job. Staying motivated is extremely important to do anything without feeling tired of it. The motivation can come from different sources suchContinueContinue reading “How to Stay Motivated During Your College Experience”
How to Nail Your Next Interview
By Clio Roker and Iliyah Peterson As Comm majors, we don’t always get handed the same resources as those in the Smeal School of Business. However, there are many aspects of being a comm major that you can use to your advantage to succeed. Regardless of how high your GPA is or what major(s) orContinueContinue reading “How to Nail Your Next Interview “
Why Join?
Written by Austin Berry, President The unique journey that Happy Valley Comm provides to each and every student that joins is core to the organization. HVC is where unsure and overwhelmed students can learn about their industry and better prepare themselves for a successful career post-graduation. Asking the question “Why Join?” to all our membersContinueContinue reading “Why Join?”
Client Spotlight: Breakthroughs
Written by Davis Yoshitani, Account Associate, Breakthroughs by Keith Nelson The COVID-19 pandemic took away a lot from the world. It took away fans from stadiums, jobs from loyal employees, guests from marriages, and the lives of loved ones. However, the pandemic contained a particular paradox. While much was lost, the COVID-19 quarantine period alsoContinueContinue reading “Client Spotlight: Breakthroughs”
Succeeding as an Introvert Majoring in Communications
Written by Vrinda Agarwal, Vice President As teenagers who were just pushed into reality and were forced to make sense of everything happening around us, an introvert finds different versions of the same reality in a unique and fragmented way. From a very young age, I was a composed and reserved person, often misunderstood asContinueContinue reading “Succeeding as an Introvert Majoring in Communications”
Don’t Fret About College Life
Written by Ashley Hayford, Director of University & Alumni Relations With this semester being my last semester at Penn State, I’ve been constantly bombarded with the age-old questions… “Where are you planning to end up after school?” “Have you started applying for jobs yet?” “Do you have a job lined up for after graduation?” It’sContinueContinue reading “Don’t Fret About College Life”
Reflection from a Senior
Written by Annalise Mara, Director of Internal Affairs Looking back on my Penn State experience, there are so many people, places and involvements that have helped shape me, my work ethic, and my future goals. I know my time here has prepared me for the next phase of my life, but knowing that my timeContinueContinue reading “Reflection from a Senior”
5 Ways to Utilize Winter Break: The Smart Way
Written by Cailie Shanks, Account Executive, Federal Taphouse Winter break. We all love it, we all look forward to it, we all sleep a lot. It is easy to spend winter break completely carefree, only opening your laptop for Netflix or online shopping. However, this time we have over winter break can be used toContinueContinue reading “5 Ways to Utilize Winter Break: The Smart Way “
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