The Professional Edge I Gained from Studying Abroad

By: Olivia Blake This past summer, I had the opportunity to study in Spain for six weeks as an offering from Penn State’s Spanish department. I lived in a town called Ronda with 20 other students, stayed with a host family, and took classes at a local music conservatory. We stayed in a small, close-knitContinue reading "The Professional Edge I Gained from Studying Abroad"

Not Being a Screenager is Cool

The beauty in putting your phone down in the age of technology  By Kara  Zagoren How cool would it be to not be on your phone ? When sitting at a table, your phone is not only down, but out of sight, tucked away, and untouched for the duration of your time there. During aContinue reading "Not Being a Screenager is Cool"

Networking Dos and Don’ts

by Lillie Nye You’re standing at a networking night, name tag in place, clutching your résumé, waiting to talk to your dream company. Now what? In Public Relations, connections are everything. With such a large field, there is infinite room for growth and learning. Networking, if done the right way, can lead to a job,Continue reading "Networking Dos and Don’ts"

These 3 Tips Will Make You a Confident Public Speaker

By Jadyn Cocozello Fears come in all different shapes and sizes- reasonable and unreasonable. For some, maybe it’s securing that summer internship, or it's finding someone to ask to greek life formal and for others it’s the upcoming Business Administration exam. But did you know that 75% of Americans fear public speaking over death? Yes,Continue reading "These 3 Tips Will Make You a Confident Public Speaker"

The Art of Taking Things Slow and Embracing Boredom

By Becca Cohen Slowing down is just as valuable as achievement. Some of the best ideas don’t come from rushing between meetings but from moments of stillness—sitting on a bench, taking a slow walk, or embracing boredom. In those quiet moments, the mind processes ideas in ways that structured schedules often don’t allow. Creativity, reflection,Continue reading "The Art of Taking Things Slow and Embracing Boredom"

Tips for Landing that Internship

By Camryn Beers No. 1) Taking Advantage of PSU Resources Penn State offers countless valuable resources, and as a student, it's essential to take advantage of as many as possible during your time here. Each college at Penn State hosts annual career fairs and job expos, providing  students with the chance to network with aContinue reading "Tips for Landing that Internship"

How Procrastination Can Boost Creativity in Media and Advertising

By Alyssa Murray The best ideas rarely happen on command. Staring at a blank page, forcing creativity, and pushing for immediate results often lead to uninspired work. But then, in the shower, on a walk, or seconds before a deadline, the breakthrough happens. Society tells us procrastination is a weakness, but what if it isContinue reading "How Procrastination Can Boost Creativity in Media and Advertising"

Five Essential Strategies to Secure an Internship

By Elizabeth Bova In college internships are a major stepping stone in building your resume for a post-graduate career. These roles typically offer valuable, entry-level experience, between 6-12 weeks to gain skills and have networking opportunities. However, securing an internship can be difficult in today’s competitive job market. In order to succeed, here are aContinue reading "Five Essential Strategies to Secure an Internship"

Three Major Tips I Wish I Could Tell Freshman Year Me 

By Declan Harper  As my junior year starts to wrap up and I get closer and closer to truly starting adulthood, I have been looking back on my college career and thinking of what I would say to my past self...  Grades are not the end all be all:  Yes, grades are obviously important. AtContinue reading "Three Major Tips I Wish I Could Tell Freshman Year Me "

Expectations vs. Reality: The First-Year Experience at Penn State

By Sydney Keiser With the start of a new academic year, many first-year students arrive on campus with excitement and suspense for the new experience that college promises. Especially at Penn State, an extremely large and iconic institution, there are many expectations that freshmen hold about aspiring friendships, campus life, and academics. However, these expectationsContinue reading "Expectations vs. Reality: The First-Year Experience at Penn State"