Engaged in a good book I hardly noticed the plane touch down with its familiar lurch. The cabin lights came on and passengers began to shuffle about each other unloading the overhead compartments and dispersing to their various destinations. Stuffing my book in my backpack my mind began to wander over the myriad tasks, duties…
Like many World Campus students, I took the summer off to focus on family, work, and other activities. Three months is a long time to not be taking classes; it is certainly enough time to forget scholastic things and ‘get out’ of the school-year disciplines and routines. For me, my whole schedule has changed and…
I am getting ready to hit the books again after a summer break filled with glorious family celebrations and plenty of sleep. Those of us taking summer courses have just a few short weeks in which to prepare while others are eagerly or anxiously anticipating their first World Campus classes. With less than a month…
Today we are talking with Janet Konarski, a criminal justice student and recipient of the Jane Ireland Student Fund scholarship. Janet shares a little about her most valuable experiences during her time at World Campus. What has been the most rewarding part about returning to school? By putting the time in, I actually have done…
Taking notes is an essential skill to have as a World Campus student. Since this is such an important part of our learning experience, I wanted to share a few of my tips on how to take effective notes. Check out my video to enjoy some beautiful scenes and listen to my advice for clear…
Personal Recount as an On-Campus Student When I attended law school in the late 1980s to pursue my JD from the University of the Balearic Islands, the characteristics and legal profession of the time informed the university’s teaching methods. Every day I drove to my campus to attend the lectures from various instructors, which despite…
The life of an adult learner can be hectic. So much to juggle – family, job, school – that’s my life! As the saying goes, so much to do and so little time with which to do it. Falling into a mildly frantic routine of constant reprioritizing is easy, at least it is for me.…
I remember when I finally decided to return to school after a five-year break in my education. At the time, I was a 24-year-old new wife and mother. As a full time mom, I knew that it was the perfect time for me to finish my education; the decision, however, was quite overwhelming and I…
A few more Penn State World Campus and Continuing Education spring 2012 graduates share their experiences and advice. Rachel Clark, B.A. Psychology “I work, have four children, a husband in the Marine Corps, and I had not opened a text book in almost 15 years. The decision to earn a B.A. in Psychology from Penn…
As I sat looking out the window at my children playing on the lawn some weeks ago I was struck with the thought that I was tremendously fortunate. Here I sat at my computer in my home able to work and attend school without ever having to leave. I gratefully pondered my good fortune for…
