Maximizing Your Week

My last assignment in the Navy was as an officer recruiter. We were required to maintain a weekly planner, which I hated! On Fridays, I would break out a bunch of markers and have to color-code different things that I was doing for the next week. A yellow block of time meant that I was…

Racing to Her Degree

Meghan T. Sullivan is a World Campus Law and Society major from Bluemont, Virginia who is an Olympic hopeful for the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton team. We recently had a chance to chat with her about her sport, school, and how she balances it all. What is skeleton and how did you get involved? I…

Being Proactive in Group Work

I find as a parent, student, and worker that the most difficult part of being productive in each aspect of life — without compromising quality — is time management. With that, I am hoping to share some insight and inspiration in hopes that it can benefit you in your studies. In between semesters, I read…

Considering Law School? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you have ever thought about law school, it’s never too early to start preparing. Edward J. Wangler, J.D., Senior Undergraduate Studies Adviser and Pre-Law Adviser with the Division of Undergraduate Studies at Penn State, says the Penn State Pre-Law Advising website is being redesigned with the main theme of EXPLORE, PREPARE, and APPLY and…

Too Much to Do in One Week? How to Prioritize and Find Calm

The essence of the best thinking in the area of time management can be captured in a single phrase: Organize and execute around priorities. ~ Stephen Covey It’s the beginning of the week. You flip open the weekly planner to see what is coming up in your class, work, and personal schedule. Suddenly, you realize…

Student Leader Spotlight: Jerry Fokas

Many of our students at Penn State World Campus are strong leaders whose enthusiasm often motivates their peers to get involved in student organizations and activities. We are excited to spotlight some of these excellent student leaders.