In your next group project at World Campus, you might be paired with a GRAMMY-winning singer. Conesha Owens — known professionally as “Ms. Monet” — has been performing alongside famous singers like Queen Latifah, Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, and Boz Scaggs for nearly two decades. Penn State World Campus has given her a chance finish…
Lissa Liverman graduated in the summer 2013 semester with her bachelor’s degree in business through Penn State World Campus. We were excited to meet her in person during our Graduation Celebration! We also talked with her afterwards to learn about her overall experience as a World Campus student. Why did you choose Penn State World…
When I started out as a student blogger for the World Campus, I had no idea it would take me on such a journey. Being an active participant of the World Campus community through Facebook and Twitter has allowed me to feel even more connected to Penn State than I ever thought possible. Being a…
Written by Kevin Horne, student intern in Outreach News and Communications Alicia McCormick always wanted a Penn State degree, but with two young children, a husband and a part-time job in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, that dream seemed unrealistic. But with the help of Penn State World Campus and a scholarship from the STEM Career Advancement Project…
Before Penn State, I was a middle-aged mother focused on raising teenage daughters. My family was my life and I didn’t have the time or the inclination to cultivate relationships outside of home and work. I had dropped out of college at 18 before completing even two years. That was an unfinished chapter of my…
If you’re anything like me, life does not schedule its curveballs, nor does it favor flexibility and balance over chaos and overloading. Alas! All is not lost. You knew taking online courses wouldn’t be easy, however, you also knew it would be rewarding, and entirely worth it! The summer is coming to a close and…
I just did something I’ve wanted to do since I started my education at Penn State University. I submitted my intent to graduate! Check out my August video blog to learn why this is important for graduation, and how you can do it. You can also visit this webpage for instructions: Applying for Graduation.
Being fully engaged in your courses will allow you to maximize your experience and, ultimately, your knowledge. As someone who graduated from the business degree program with highest distinction, I found these rules of engagement most useful: 1. Use the Syllabus Most of your professors will advise this, and I recommend going beyond simply referencing…
If you’re a Letters, Arts, and Sciences World Campus student and you want to meet others in your major, here’s an opportunity for you! The College of Liberal Arts wants to feature students and alumni on a new website under development. Each student profile will list why you wanted an LAS degree, how you’re already…
The World Campus Alumni Ambassador program is a volunteer program for graduates of Penn State World Campus. Ambassadors are assigned prospective students to contact each week—and through this connection, prospective students have the opportunity to gain a student’s perspective and ask specific academic program-related questions. This week we’re spotlighting several of our current Alumni Ambassadors.…
