Category Archives: Fall 2021

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 “

Written by Stephanie Libertucci, Account Executive, Affinity Connection As students in communications, internships are a critical part of our college experience. Oftentimes, they are even more valuable than the courses we take while in school and will give you the experiences you need to thrive in a job post-grad. Throughout my time at Penn State,ContinueContinue reading “Landing the Internship: Tips for Your Application & Succeeding in the Interview Process”

Written By Angelina Wheeler, Account Executive, AAUW – State College Growing up, I always had the same plan for my future down to the nitty-gritty details. The only challenge was working my way up to live that dream life – but I knew somehow, I would get to where I wanted to be with no problem. Others have no idea what their futureContinueContinue reading “Keeping Your Dreams Alive”

Written By Kate Irwin, Account Executive, Global Entrepreneurship Week  Once students enter their second or third year of undergraduate studies, they most likely have a major declared. For some, this may mean having a laser-focus on a specific career path.   College, however, is an ideal time to make the commitment to becoming a lifelong learner with aContinueContinue reading “Varying Your Interests and Experiences in College “

Written by Lauren Edwards, Account Executive, Connections Clothing Everyone knows that college can really put your mental state to the test, but the stress of college can also take a physical toll on our bodies. Students hear the same tips about staying healthy on repeat — get enough sleep, eat healthy and stay active, amongContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Self-Care: Stretching”

Written By Grace Deasy, Account Executive, Alloy Kitchen  Internships are a key building block for professional and personal development throughout college. In addition to classes and on-campus involvement, internships provide the necessary real-world experience needed to succeed after graduation. Internship opportunities can be difficult to obtain, so it is important to actively maximize your timeContinueContinue reading “Optimizing Your Internship Experience “

Written by Colton Breon, Account Executive, First Gen Advocates “Believe in yourself, and anything is possible.” The age-old cliché. One of those sayings we’ve grown numb to as a result of repeated exposure. The words no longer carry any meaning. If you’re like me, you cringe at the sound of it. But are we wrongContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Self-Confidence”

Written by Genesis Severino-Ellis, Account Executive, Vybrnt Starting college can be an exciting time for incoming freshmen. They are oftentimes exposed to a new environment, gain a new sense of independence and are subject to maneuvering through life at the tender age of 18. The following is a list of friendly advice every freshman shouldContinueContinue reading “4 Tips for Freshman Year”

Written by Liz Skinner, Director of Business Affairs  Keeping yourself organized and on track when you are beyond stressed is a talent, but it’s definitely something that you can teach yourself.   Being an organized person isn’t a trait you have or don’t; it’s truly an acquired skill that you hold onto for the rest of your life. There are many ways of being organized that can work for you suchContinueContinue reading “Getting and Staying Organized”

Written by Avery Shandelman, Director of Design  “You should play guitar, you’ll love it,” I’ve said to people when talking about my passion for music. People seem to have the same responses each time: “I wish, but I could never be good at guitar”. Or my favorite response, “I tried to play guitar, but I stoppedContinueContinue reading “Let Yourself Fail”