Some students find it intimidating to talk with their instructors—but there’s no need to be nervous. Your instructors are eager to help you, and welcome your questions. Learning to communicate effectively with instructors can be beneficial to your academic success. We asked a few World Campus instructors share their tips on how students can best…
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The Fall 2012 Penn State World Campus and Continuing Education Graduation Celebration was held on December 21, 2012. We were so proud of our graduates, and so excited to meet them and their families and friends. A few photos from the event appear below, but you can check out many more photos from the celebration…
Amy Dietz advises World Campus students in the Human Resources and Employment Relations Master of Professional Studies program. Having earned several Penn State degrees while working a full-time job at Penn State, Amy can identify with students’ challenges. We asked her to share some of her experiences and advice for students. You have a long…
If you have ever thought about law school, it’s never too early to start preparing. Edward J. Wangler, J.D., Senior Undergraduate Studies Adviser and Pre-Law Adviser with the Division of Undergraduate Studies at Penn State, says the Penn State Pre-Law Advising website is being redesigned with the main theme of EXPLORE, PREPARE, and APPLY and…
Joe Stariha has a unique perspective of the World Campus HelpDesk experience—because he sees it from both sides. He graduated from Penn State World Campus in May, 2010, with an Associate’s Degree in Information Sciences and Technology, and was hired as a HelpDesk technician in October, 2011. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in…
Several new minor options are now available to World Campus students, including a minor in Labor Studies and Employment Relations (LSER). World Campus academic adviser Julia Glover offers this information about the LSER minor. Do you enjoy people, diversity, and organizational or social change? Have you thought about the impact of globalization on employees and…
By popular demand, Penn State World Campus merchandise is here—and available for you to order online right now! This is your chance to show your school spirit and let everyone know you’re a proud member of the Penn State World Campus family. Visit the Student Book Store site, where you can browse through our selection of…
Like many married couples, Michael and Amanda Choe share similar goals and priorities. One thing very important to both of them is education, so they decided to return to school together, determined to earn their degrees at the same time. They met that goal: both graduated from Penn State World Campus in Fall 2011, Michael…
This is a sad week for the Penn State family, as we mourn the loss of the University’s legendary former head football coach, Joe Paterno. Students, alumni and other members of the Penn State community gathered Sunday night for a candlelight vigil to remember Paterno and the lights at Beaver Stadium were turned on as…
When John Rutan stepped foot on the Penn State University Park campus for the first time in August, it was the culmination of a long journey—both literally and figuratively. John had come all the way from southern California to visit the campus, but he had also made the decision to return to school after many…