Student Voices
Many of our students at Penn State World Campus are strong leaders whose enthusiasm often motivates their peers to get involved in student organizations and activities. We are excited to spotlight some of these excellent student leaders.
We asked students to share their transfer stories and experiences at Penn State World Campus.
Most World Campus students likely hope to use their education (and the skills and lessons they have gained) to support their professional goals.
Nelly Anez is a first-generation American and first-generation college student who is passionate about giving back to her community.
It’s natural for students to feel like they are losing steam as we near the end of a semester. You are likely finishing up any remaining assignments while also trying to prepare for final exams. You may be stressed and tired, but the finish line is in sight! Stay focused on your goals and remember this effort will be worth the reward.
The end of the semester is fast approaching, and so are final exams! In any course, it’s easy to feel intimidated by exams, as they’re often heavily weighted, extensive in length, and broad in content. However, with the right approach in studying and planning, you can set yourself up for success on every exam. Here…
Enter your submission now for this new series We invite Penn State students to participate in the new blog series, “Hard to Hate Up Close: My Journey,” which we hope will serve as a platform for us to better see one another and discover common ground. We encourage you to offer a glimpse into who…
Meeting and connecting with classmates are a huge part of college life, but during my first semester at Penn State World Campus, there was little opportunity to interact with my fellow students apart from online discussions. There was none of the chitchatting, talking shop, or comparing notes that happens in real life. I definitely felt…
It’s about that time in the semester when motivation is needed more than ever. While final exams are right around the corner, it often feels like the finish line is out of sight. It’s useful to remember why you started your journey with Penn State World Campus to help maintain a motivated mentality. Last…
I wanted to start this post by saying something like, “I’ve always been confident in who I am and very opinionated.” But in reality, that’s not true. It wasn’t until my senior year of college that I really started to understand who I was and be able to express it. Coming out did that for…