Serena Carlson was one of the student speakers at the Penn State World Campus Graduation Celebration for summer semester. Here are the remarks she shared: — Hello, my name is Serena Carlson. I live in Seattle, Washington and like you, I am a World Campus student. I am 39, and a mom to three wonderful children;…
This is the final installment in an ongoing series from Kasey Altman, a Penn State World Campus student who embarked on an impressive — and challenging — adventure. She spent most of the recent school year traveling the globe, trying to experience as many sights, cultures, and traditions as possible. Along the way, she relied…
The Virtual Career Development and Internship Program gives Penn State World Campus students a way to gain valuable real-world work experience, and develop critical skills relevant to their intended careers. They can complete this internship from wherever they happen to be. The result of a collaborative partnership between World Campus Career Services, academic departments, and corporate partners,…
Penn State has a primary duty regarding behavior on its premises, but there are many circumstances where the off-campus behavior of University students or student organizations is considered of “Substantial University Interest” and may warrant conduct action. Penn State expects students and organizations to conduct themselves in accordance with the law. Off-campus student or student…
Every part of the University is committed to maintaining Penn State’s policy on academic integrity in all courses it offers. Penn State World Campus, the academic unit that is the home of each course, the course instructor, and exam proctors each take academic integrity matters seriously. Academic integrity — scholarship free of fraud and deception — is an important educational…
Stephanie Reynolds was one of the student speakers at the Penn State World Campus Graduation Celebration for spring semester. Here are the remarks she shared: — Hello and good evening. Twenty three years ago, I started on the journey of higher education. I was 17 years old, and I had a plan with a capital P.…
This post features the story of a Penn State World Campus student who wished to remain anonymous for privacy reasons. They obtained support and assistance from both the World Campus career services and disability services teams — and said this was critical to their success as a student and employee. They shared their story in…
This is the latest in an ongoing series from Kasey Altman, a Penn State World Campus student currently embarking on an impressive — and challenging — adventure. She hopes to experience as many sights, cultures, and traditions as possible around the world. Along the way, she is relying on technology and creative strategies to keep…
Penn State World Campus students interested in finding a new or better job can take advantage of the wealth of information and resources that will be shared at upcoming events hosted by Penn State Career Services. These are virtual events, so you can join online from anywhere. Wednesday, January 31: Dress to Impress – 1:00…
This material was written by Megan Fung, Tutoring Coordinator, Academic and Enrollment Support Services at Penn State World Campus, and derived from materials created for the Smart Track to Success course. Research papers can be intimidating for many college students. That’s understandable. Writing a research paper takes some work (often, quite a bit), and may…
