Tips From World Campus Academic Advising for New and Returning Students
Academic advisers support students as they begin their journey at Penn State World Campus and are there as a resource throughout graduation. They collaborate with students to develop tailored plans of study geared toward their educational goals. They assist students with choosing courses that meet degree requirements and their interests, and help students find answers…
Internship Opportunities with the Virtual Student Federal Service
Students seeking a way to gain valuable work experience and develop critical skills that employers need may want to explore opportunities with the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS). The VSFS is a nine-month unpaid remote internship program in which students work closely with a mentor at a government agency and complete designated projects. Penn State…
Recognizing Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday
On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Juneteenth refers to June 19, 1865, the date that Major General Gordon Granger, who fought for the Union, informed slaves in Galveston, Texas, that they had been freed. This is despite many history books leading us to believe all slaves…
Newly Admitted Students Share Their Excitement
The excitement of receiving an acceptance letter or email is an unbeatable feeling. With Penn State World Campus, you can work toward your degree from anywhere, no matter what stage of your life you’re in — that’s also something to celebrate. New and returning students often celebrate their admission on social media, and we decided…
9 Tech Tips to Supercharge Your Productivity
These tech tips from the Penn State IT Service Desk can help you boost productivity as an online learner.
How to Secure Your Sensitive Information
Protecting personal and private information from identity theft and scams should be a top priority for everyone. And as an online learner who spends a lot of time completing work electronically, it’s especially important for you to be diligent in keeping your information secure. We asked the Penn State IT Service Desk — your 24/7…
Develop a Roadmap for Resiliency
As you pursue your educational goals, it’s common to run into roadblocks or challenges you didn’t anticipate. Even happy developments like growing your family or making a career change can affect your wellness. Learn how to manage your responsibilities while staying well by attending our Roadmap for Resiliency event series! Read more about the event…
A Sisterhood Bond That Embraced Cultural Differences
As I reflect on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I’d like to share an experience that enriched not only my college experience, but my life in general. My first year at the Penn State University Park campus was a bit nerve-wracking in many ways, one of which was adjusting from life as an only child…
Course Accessibility: Avoiding a Separate Experience
At Penn State World Campus, we want all students to have the same opportunities as their peers, regardless of any functional limitations. That’s why we on the Learning Design team strive to ensure accessibility is not an afterthought but rather a concept “baked in” across multiple roles and phases of the course development process. From…
Take Note: This Student’s Favorite Apps for Writing Things Down
This content was provided by Student Advisory Board Member Maria Soyoso-Capuder. Balancing life and school can be challenging and overwhelming. Thankfully, our digital world plays a vital role in helping us — busy people — easily keep track of our notes. You might already have your go-to note-taking method, which I love to hear —…