By Hannah Beachy As my senior year brings my time at Penn State to a close, I can’t help but reflect upon my experiences and memories in college. Unlike most of the 2026 graduating class, my college career did not start at University Park or even at a Penn State campus. Instead, my first two years as a college student took place inContinueContinue reading “Why I Chose Penn State “
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Beyond the Classroom: Collaboration, Connections, and Community in Communications
By Morgan Moyer Penn State offers an incredible communications program for students interested in studying a variety of related majors. While the classes and coursework offered are engaging and rigorous, being a communications student at Penn State means much more than just succeeding in class. The opportunities that students seek outside of class have theContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Classroom: Collaboration, Connections, and Community in Communications”
Let’s Talk Housing: Internships in a Big City
By Alyssa Rideout You just got the email. An internship offer. In a big city. All that you’ve been dreaming of for years. And then about 5 seconds later it hits you – crap, where am I going to live? And how will I afford it? Whether you’re moving to New York, D.C., Chicago, orContinueContinue reading “Let’s Talk Housing: Internships in a Big City”
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 aContinueContinue reading “Tips for Landing that Internship”
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 aContinueContinue 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. AtContinueContinue 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 expectationsContinueContinue reading “Expectations vs. Reality: The First-Year Experience at Penn State”
“Now you’re speaking my language!” – Basics of Bilingual Marketing
By: Elizabeth Kern The United States has witnessed near-constant increase in the Hispanic population over the last 20 years. This demographic has been projected to make up a third of the population by 2060, and their purchasing power should not be underestimated. But how do we reach them using their own language? Let’s break downContinueContinue reading ““Now you’re speaking my language!” – Basics of Bilingual Marketing”
Keeping Wellness in Mind During Midterm Season
By Karina Riftin You have a paper due on Friday, two exams this week to study for, a project worth 30% of your grade that you need to work on, and your friends are asking you to go out. Let’s face it, this summarizes the crazy, chaotic time of being a college student all tooContinueContinue reading “Keeping Wellness in Mind During Midterm Season “
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