Academic Success
The Penn State World Campus Academic Advising and Student Disability Services (AA&SDS) unit has come a long way since its formation, and recently retired Donna Anderson has been an academic adviser through most of this time.
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…
The Career Services team from Penn State World Campus Student Affairs has created a series of videos designed to help guide those who may be considering graduate school. This collection includes six brief videos, each under two minutes long — as well as a compilation video that combines all of the individual clips. The series covers a…
Episode 4 of “Conversations with Student Affairs,” the podcast managed by the Student Affairs team at Penn State World Campus in collaboration with our many colleagues and partners across the University’s Student Affairs teams, is now available. Title: Navigating Disclosure Participating staff members: Meg Brower, assistant director at the Penn State Office of Student Conduct, and…
Good communication with your instructor will play a critical role in your success as a student and help you get the most out of your Penn State education. Whether you need help with a challenging concept or want to request an academic reference letter for graduate school, don’t hesitate to start these conversations at a…
You can now listen to Episode 3 of “Conversations with Student Affairs,” the podcast managed by the Student Affairs team at Penn State World Campus in collaboration with our many colleagues and partners across the University’s Student Affairs teams. Title: Be Authentic & Be Who You Are Participating staff members: Karen Feldbaum, senior associate director,…
Academic advisers support students as they begin their Penn State World Campus journey and are there as a resource through graduation. They collaborate with students to develop tailored plans of study geared toward their educational goals. Advisers help students choose courses that meet degree requirements and match their interests and help them find answers to…
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…
Once you have decided on a topic for your paper and developed an outline and thesis statement (get tips in Part One of our guide to writing research papers), you are ready to begin writing the paper itself. Here are some tips on structure and format. Starting point: the introduction Introductions should get the…