Mastering Time Management in College

Genevieve Pallotta In a fast-paced environment like Penn State, it is easy to feel overwhelmed balancing work, a social life and self-care. The pressures of staying involved in clubs and keeping up with friends and family can get the better of anyone, and it is important to allow oneself to take a break. How isContinue reading "Mastering Time Management in College"

A Beginner’s Guide to Informational Interviews

Beatrice Gauthier Want to know more about a certain industry? An informational interview is the way to go — at least it was for me. So, what is it exactly? It is a casual conversation with someone working in an area you’re interested in. The purpose is to learn things you wouldn’t have otherwise knownContinue reading "A Beginner’s Guide to Informational Interviews"

A Letter to my Freshman Self

Angelina Wheeler When you’re a senior, you will look back on your four years at Penn State wondering how you did it all. I know that “freshman you” was timid, overwhelmed and terrified of what you got yourself into. Penn State is such a large school, and you were up against so much competition academically.Continue reading "A Letter to my Freshman Self"

Optimize Your Workspace with Science-Based Tips

Elizabeth Boyd One of my favorite sources of inspiration and motivation is podcasts. Specifically, a podcast that has helped me grow immensely in every aspect of my life is The Huberman Lab with Dr. Andrew Huberman. After listening to one of his episodes titled “Optimizing Workspace for Productivity, Focus, and Creativity” and adapting the science-basedContinue reading "Optimize Your Workspace with Science-Based Tips"

It’s All About Decision Making

Gita Passi As a digital arts and media design major, I’m constantly in a creative and right-brained mind set. I rely on my emotions to guide my artistic practices and provide inspiration. Basically: I am not as in touch with the analytical side of my brain in my practice. With that being said, I didContinue reading "It’s All About Decision Making"

Tips for Making your Writing Top-Notch before Entering the Workforce

Kate Irwin When employers in communications fields list the skills they expect to see in potential hires, strong writing skills always land at the top of their lists. Indeed, as students training to become professional communicators, it is crucial we have a firm grasp on how to express ideas in the written form. Read belowContinue reading "Tips for Making your Writing Top-Notch before Entering the Workforce"

Academically How to Get the Most of College

Madison Monka Struggling to succeed at college? Need some guidance with what resources you should be looking at? Any college will have an abundance of resources if you just keep your eyes open! Luckily for us, Penn State offers so many resources for us to succeed as students during our time here and even after!Continue reading "Academically How to Get the Most of College"

Dress to Impress (Business Casual Attire)

Isabella Craparotta Since COVID-19, the work from home pajama pants and collared shirt uniform is seemingly going out of style as we return to in-person office, class, and meetings. Coming to college, business casual attire was not in my vocabulary. I remember the shock I felt walking into my first Happy Valley Communications all-firm severelyContinue reading "Dress to Impress (Business Casual Attire)"

5 Ways That I Make the Most Out of My PSU Experience

Alec Riggle College is tough. Making connections with peers, keeping up with classes, finding time for yourself, and so many more things fight for priority in our everyday lives. None of these things are easy, and they definitely aren’t simple. There is no true solution to how we can properly balance our time, but IContinue reading "5 Ways That I Make the Most Out of My PSU Experience"