Another semester is upon us. What does this mean though, really? Well, for me, it means scrambling to get books at the cheapest rate I can find them in time for class. It means only sleeping 4 hours a night between work and schoolwork. Mostly though, it means getting a chance to partake in some…
Reading comprehension can be a challenging feat. Sometimes we read and re-read the same line or paragraph and still don’t understand it. However, using a tried and true method for increasing reading comprehension can improve your retention of the material — which means you’re more likely to recall the information during your next exam. “Reading…
I wake up at 4:30 in the morning. That early, the moon shines full and bright and reflects off the frozen lake, providing enough light to hold back the inky black parts of the night that try to smother you when your head is turned. The morning isn’t cold. It passed cold two months ago…
Anytime I can get a chance to join thousands of Penn Staters, I will gladly take that opportunity. In November, our beloved Lions played in Minneapolis at TCF Bank Stadium against the Minnesota University Golden Gophers. My wife and I were able to secure tickets, and we were well on our way to Minneapolis. Our…
In your next group project at World Campus, you might be paired with a GRAMMY-winning singer. Conesha Owens — known professionally as “Ms. Monet” — has been performing alongside famous singers like Queen Latifah, Steely Dan, Michael McDonald, and Boz Scaggs for nearly two decades. Penn State World Campus has given her a chance finish…
Is Google your first source for information? As a Penn State student, Google Scholar can take your research to the next level, because you can search for scholarly literature across multiple disciplines, and retrieve citations and full text for a variety of academic sources, including books, journal articles, dissertations, and more! How it Works Set…
Lissa Liverman graduated in the summer 2013 semester with her bachelor’s degree in business through Penn State World Campus. We were excited to meet her in person during our Graduation Celebration! We also talked with her afterwards to learn about her overall experience as a World Campus student. Why did you choose Penn State World…
I asked some fellow colleagues about student misconceptions regarding Career Services – here’s what they identified. You only need to go to Career Services when you’re a looking for a job. Career Services is for seniors. They don’t help freshman and sophomores. Career Services can give me a test that will tell me what to…
Have you ever found an article citation in a bibliography and wondered if the University Libraries has access to it? Citation Linker searches the libraries’ holdings and links you directly to the article – no need to locate the specific journal or database on your own! How it works: Fill in the citation information, such as…
Connect with a Community! World Campus is a partner member with the American Association of University Women (AAUW). This partnership enables World Campus students to join AAUW via a free electronic student affiliate membership to both the national and Pennsylvania branches regardless of where you live. AAUW is a nationwide community of more than 165,000…