When you’re responsible for assignments, taking care of family members, working, and juggling other major responsibilities, energy is not easy to come by. For many people, coffee is the go-to energy source when we feel depleted or when there’s a long night ahead of us. Coffee has its benefits, but it also has its downsides,…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve had more than one instance of either forgetting something was due or simply choosing to ignore it until the day before it was due (the latter is most often the case for me). Again, if you’re like me, it makes no difference whether this particular assignment is a worksheet…
More people are developing a co-dependence on that word that begins with a C. Yea, Coffee. It’s great, sometimes, but other times a bit too much. So first, let me clarify what quantity you should be drinking in a day, and what “good” coffee really means. I will also go over the mental (and physical!)…
People frequently overlook the important step of interview preparation. You can go to an interview cold, but why create extra stress in what is already a stressful time? A more effective approach is to do some preparation such as taking time to know who you are, doing employer research, practicing interview skills, and selecting appropriate…
Want to learn about working on web design in Adobe Dreamweaver or how to edit videos in Final Cut? Lynda.com is your one-stop shop for more than 1,000 video tutorials on leading software topics—all free to currently enrolled Penn State students. The video tutorials can help you learn critical skills and provide access to training…
It is with mixed emotions that I am writing this today. In December, I took my long awaited trip from South Dakota to State College for my graduation. Along the long drive, over 20 hours long, I kept thinking of all the things I wanted to say for this blog, and all the pictures I…
Follow these tips when completing your FAFSA for a smoother aid process and additional funding opportunities. 1. Apply early. You can now submit your 2014-2015 FAFSA online. To ensure that you are considered for the maximum number of aid opportunities, the Office of Student Aid recommends that you submit your FAFSA by the following deadlines:…
The deadline for World Campus University Scholarships is fast approaching! There is a single application to apply for all of the Fall 2014-Spring 2015 scholarships. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 28, 2014. The World Campus University Scholarships application is used to award the most varied and valuable set of scholarships that the World…
Attend a game at Penn State’s Beaver Stadium if you can, but if not, find an excuse to make your way to a major football field near you next season and watch a game. If football isn’t your thing, you’re in luck, because there are plenty of other opportunities to attend Penn State sporting events…
When you don’t have time, as most people are always struggling to meet school and work deadlines, you can maximize your time by increasing your focus. And mental breaks can help you do this. Most of us are working all day long, and then come home to accomplish a friendly load of school work. Finding…