Academic Success
Time Management Resources for Parents Studying and Working from Home
Even under normal circumstances, Penn State World Campus students are expert jugglers, balancing families and work with school. Now that so many schools and daycares are closed as a result of coronavirus, online students who are parents or grandparents are unexpectedly caring for and homeschooling children, leaving less time for their own studies. We’ve compiled…
Meet Lily Russell, Graduate Assistant for Academic Support Services
Lily is a graduate assistant in the Penn State World Campus Academic Support Services unit.
How to Use APA Style
Learn how to use the new version of the APA style.
Strategies for Reducing Test Anxiety
Test anxiety is a challenge for many students, to varying degrees. It can take different forms, from a minor distraction and difficulty concentrating to — in serious cases — a severe level of worry that can prevent you from doing your best in your courses. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to help…
“If I Only Knew”: Advice for New Penn State World Campus Students
Several of our students recently participated in a panel for Welcome Week 2020, discussing what they wish they had known when they started at Penn State World Campus. Read some excerpts, and be sure to watch the full recorded panel when it is available to view January 6!
Increasing Your Math Confidence with Math Essentials
“The Math Essentials class helped me get back into the groove of school. It had been nearly 22 years since I had been in school, so I had to get back into the swing of things. I liked the fact that I could review the material and practice the problems that I had the most…
Time Management: Five Essentials for Online Learners
Learn how to stay productive and organized as a busy online student.
Stay Connected to Penn State World Campus Over the Summer
If you’re looking for ways to stay connected to the University during the summer months, we have a few recommendations that will keep you informed (and maybe even entertained), whether or not you’re taking classes.
Tackle a Passion Project with a Student Engagement Grant
Learn about grants available to online students who wish to pursue an experience or project outside of class.
Get These Valuable Benefits of Volunteering During a Day of Service
Did you know that volunteering can be good for your health? A study by the Corporation for National & Community Service found that people who volunteer have lower mortality rates, improved functional abilities, and reduced rates of depression. And of course, volunteering is also good for the people and organizations you decide to serve. There are more…