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…
I am an active-duty soldier who works in Retention for the U.S. Army Reserves and am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Finance at Penn State World Campus. I wanted to share the strategies that have worked for me to allow me to continue with my civilian education while working full-time and managing 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,…
In the place I come from — my home country of India — the general mindset of people revolves around following a so-called straight path in life: one finishes school, pursues higher education, finds a decent job, gets married, and that is it. Although not a very modern outlook, it is quite profoundly ingrained and…
Penn State World Campus students now have an opportunity to connect with peers who share common identity-related experiences, backgrounds, and concerns.
As we recently announced, the Student Affairs team at Penn State World Campus — in collaboration with our many colleagues and partners across the University’s Student Affairs teams — has launched a new podcast called “Conversations with Student Affairs.” You can now listen to Episode 2 below. Here are some highlights. Title: The Career Services…
I graduated high school in June 2011, and I was so excited to be attending Penn State Abington in the fall. I completed four semesters, but during the fifth, unexpected family issues arose, and I was unable to finish my degree. While I was away from school, I taught myself how to use Photoshop, Illustrator,…
We’ve launched a new podcast and we’re excited to share it with you! “Conversations with Student Affairs” is managed and produced 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. This will be a great opportunity for you to learn…
