Set your “cites” on the University Libraries webpage for answers to your citation questions! You’ve been told over and over again, “Cite your sources!” But do you need help figuring out where the period goes, or the difference between MLA and APA? We’ve got help for that! Check out our Citation and Writing Guides page.…
You might ask “Why Penn State World Campus?” My answer would be why didn’t I know of it sooner? I would be working on a master’s degree by now! I was looking for an online college back in 2000, but didn’t trust any of the unknown colleges that came up when I searched (World Campus…
It is ironic. The advice I give my son about completing his homework every week is the same advice I give to myself. “Don’t wait until the night before it is due!” Even as I sit here writing this he sits behind me, doing homework that is due tomorrow—homework that was assigned a week ago.…
Meet World Campus alum Michael McNamara from New York, who graduated with his bachelor’s degree in turfgrass science. During his time with World Campus, Michael won The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Mendenhall Award, the Trans-Mississippi Vickers Award and numerous academic scholarships. Michael is a member of the Pi Delta Chi chapter of…
Unlike on-campus learning, online education does not require students to “report” to class, meet face-to-face with professors and students, or participate in school functions. For many, this is the obvious appeal of going to school online. We can work on our own schedule and “go to” class in our pajamas at midnight if that’s when…
Building a strong network can be a tremendous asset to people entering the workforce or looking to enhance their career path. I chose to attend Penn State World Campus over a well-regarded private institution in Philadelphia due in large part to its vast number of alumni. Commentators, however, state that one of the disadvantages of…
A recent snowfall gave the Penn State University Park campus a wintry look. As part of “A Walk Around Campus,” we bring you photos from this year’s snowy campus. Check out the slideshow below and on our Flickr page.
Hi Everyone, Hope you all are doing well and enjoying the Spring Break! As the next winter storm rolls I thought back to this past Groundhog Day which predicted an early spring. OK. For some reason I thought of the movie Groundhog Day. In the movie, Bill Murray plays Phil Connors, an arrogant and egocentric…
Learning at a distance doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of the various services available through the Penn State Libraries. Ranking among the top ten research libraries in North America, the University Libraries are a great resource for students in all fields of study. In this episode of PawCast, we explore how you can make…
When the camera is on you, do you feel a certain sense of anxiety, stress, nervousness, or maybe even a little sweat dripping from your forehead? Recently, the World Campus wanted to film a video of my study habits and ways that I overcome test anxiety. I instantly said “yes,” anything to help my university…