Student aid functions differently in the summer semester because of federal aid policies and the session-based schedule of courses. If you plan to use aid in the summer, these tips will help you prepare. 1. You may not have any aid left Summer is the third and final semester of the academic year, and typically…
You can reduce your interview jitters by knowing what to expect at your next job or internship interview. Here are ten strategies that can help you be more prepared. 1. Show standard politeness and quiet confidence When you’re greeted, smile warmly, shake hands firmly, and make eye contact. During the interview, show standard politeness such…
Why are people so obsessed with running? Could it be the infamous “runner’s high” or the sheer fact it is supposed to be good for you? I have avoided running since I was younger. I picked up on my teenage instincts that sprinting was a far better choice. A few years ago I read an…
If you’re like me, spring break might seem like a distant mirage, enticing you and luring you away from more important thoughts — like handling those midterms. Rather than stand on the proverbial soapbox this week and give you advice on how to ace them (when I figure that out, trust me I will share it…
The Research Project Calculator is a great tool to help with your research needs. The Research Project Calculator is a step-by-step way for you to navigate your research process. Enter a due date for your research assignment and it will divide it into project steps, or “chunks”, providing sources for help and information along the…
Fellow Penn State students! Well, where to even begin? We’re well into our spring semester and I have to tell you, I have absolutely no idea where the time has gone! I know they say time flies when you’re having fun, but is it acknowledged somewhere that it also flies when you’re beyond frazzled, stressed,…
Did you know that you could have Libraries’ materials delivered to you? Shipments are made via UPS or US Mail to the address in your library account profile (return mailing label included). Signing up for the service is a two-step procedure: Check to see if you need to update your library account. If you’ve registered…
Time management is no cinch, especially when you’re working full time, pursuing a degree, and juggling other major responsibilities. But we make things work, and each of us has a different strategy. Here are a few methods we use to stay productive. We want to hear your tips, too! Share them at the bottom in…
Change. The only real constant in this world. The Buddhists calls it anicca and it is one of the three marks of existence. We call it many things, day to day. Impermanence. Transience. Inconvenience. But above all, it is the great, undeniable equalizer that allows nothing to escape unscathed. Great mountains are eroded into pebbles, raging rivers become…
Join us in welcoming Dr. Eric J. Barron as Penn State’s 18th president. Dr. Barron, who will take office at Penn State on May 12, 2014, most recently served as president of Florida State University, and has served in the past as dean of Penn State’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Read more about…