We received an overwhelming number of entries in our “Share a Piece of Your World (Campus)” photo event, so each category is broken up into separate blog posts. Be sure to visit each post for the individual categories, and cast your vote for your favorite photo. Happy voting! Landmarks Click on each photo for a…
We received an overwhelming number of entries in our “Share a Piece of Your World (Campus)” photo event, so each category is broken up into separate blog posts. Be sure to visit each post for the individual categories, and cast your vote for your favorite photo. Happy voting! Family and Pets Click on each photo…
We received an overwhelming number of entries in our “Share a Piece of Your World (Campus)” photo event, so each category is broken up into separate blog posts. Be sure to visit each post for the individual categories, and cast your vote for your favorite photo. Happy voting! Living the “Green” Life Click on each…
Given that we have the opportunity to collaborate with students all over the world, World Campus students are aware that we are increasingly part of a global community. As business majors, however, we are expected to be even more aware of our increasing interconnectedness, and, as such, we are required to read Tom Friedman’s The…
Do you have an amazing photo of your favorite summertime tradition? Is your pet Penn State proud? Beginning June 3, we are asking that you share your best and most creative photos as a part of our summer photo event. The top-voted photo from each category will be featured as our Facebook cover photo for…
Welcome back to those returning this semester and good luck to those starting! I find the summer semester to be my favorite semester. First, it’s fast paced. And, it marks my first semester at World Campus. Summer 2013 starts my third and final year as a Penn State student. Have you ever been asked why…
If you’re anything like me, you too have had a trying year, academically and personally. It would seem that there is never a “good” time for an adult learner to “go back to school.” However, once you have taken that leap, that first step to a better future, the race is on. Some of us…
I recently spent graduation weekend in State College, and I would like to offer a special thanks to those that put together a fantastic Graduation Celebration for World Campus students. Graduation is, of course, a time to rejoice in the culmination of seemingly endless hours of hard work. In my time on-campus, though, I also…
Though recent World Campus graduate Priscilla Tarr did not attend her commencement ceremony this past weekend, she did have the opportunity to celebrate her achievement at “the happiest place on Earth”. Priscilla and her family took a trip to Disneyland to commemorate the great milestone of earning her degree. The criminal justice major reflects on…
Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, affectionately shortened to just “THON”. Twelve million dollars raised this past February and just as many wishes for a cure for cancer. I begin with their mission statement: “The mission of the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon is to conquer pediatric cancer by providing outstanding emotional and financial support to…
