An Integrated Social Sciences Student Finds Courage and Confidence
Zugeil Benitez tells us about her unique career, challenges she has overcome, and her advice to current students.
Graduation Student Speaker: Tiffany Abramson
Tiffany Abramson was one of the student speakers at the Penn State World Campus Graduation Celebration for spring semester. Here are the remarks she shared. I was having a conversation with a co-worker a few years ago when, somehow, we got on the topic of life. Sensing my unhappiness with where life had taken me…
Stay Connected to Penn State World Campus Over the Summer
If you’re looking for ways to stay connected to the University during the summer months, we have a few recommendations that will keep you informed (and maybe even entertained), whether or not you’re taking classes.
Control Everything: One Psychology Student’s Advice
Read Lisa’s advice on how to maintain a balance of school, work, and life while earning your Penn State degree.
Graduation Student Speaker: Kristin Jantzie
Kristin Jantzie was one of the student speakers at the Penn State World Campus Graduation Celebration for fall semester. Here are the remarks she shared. Good evening, everyone. Thank you for this opportunity to reflect and share my experience as a Penn State World Campus Student. Although I spent countless hours in dance classes growing…
Tips for Requesting Library Materials
Penn State World Campus students have access to a wealth of library resources. In fact, it’s the eighth largest research library collection in North America and includes millions of books, e-books, maps, CDs, DVDs, and more. Among some of the interesting items students have checked out recently were a DSLR camera, numerous books from the…
Day in the Life of a Nutrition Grad Student
Read about Adriana, a nutritional sciences graduate student, and how she balances her work, family, and course work.
Student Perspective: Sara Krummick
Sara Krummick will graduate in 2020 with a degree in integrated social sciences and a minor in media studies.
How to Use the E-Book Program at Penn State World Campus
There’s an opportunity for you to save money on books and selected readings for your courses this semester. Our e-book program is offered as a partnership between the Penn State University Libraries and Penn State World Campus, providing you with free electronic books for selected courses. The goal of the e-book program is to offer…
How to Decide If a Job Opportunity Is Right for You
By contemplating whether a particular opportunity is a good fit prior to applying, you greatly increase the odds that you will perform well at an interview — and that you would then succeed at the job, if you do get hired.