Now that you have survived the first two weeks of the new semester, red markings blocking off time for various commitments may have magically begun to appear on your calendar. If this is the case for you, there is no better time to begin getting organized. Between work, school, family, and other responsibilities, your schedule…
As a Penn State student and lawyer, one of the most enticing and refreshing academic experiences I had so far was taking FRNSC 200 (Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation), a course specially tailored to understand how the basic principles of forensic science should be applied to crime scene investigations. The Importance of Conducting a Proper…
Welcome back to school World Campus students! As distance student learners, we have the opportunity to schedule a vacation whenever we would like, but we also need to make sure we keep up with our school work while away on break. Here is my latest blog post, taped in Panama City Beach, and yes, I…
Ever wonder who plans the meals for Penn State student athletes or some of the dietary challenges they face? Get the full scoop in the latest episode of PawCast as we talk with Dr. Kris Clark, director of Sports Nutrition at Penn State. Dr. Clark joins us in the studio and talks about some of…
It was June 28th and my 43rd birthday. I love my birthday like no other. I celebrate it twice a day, every day, whenever the clock hits 6:28. Most think I am crazy because it’s just me turning older, but I look at it as getting better like a fine wine. So, on my actual…
Engaged in a good book I hardly noticed the plane touch down with its familiar lurch. The cabin lights came on and passengers began to shuffle about each other unloading the overhead compartments and dispersing to their various destinations. Stuffing my book in my backpack my mind began to wander over the myriad tasks, duties…
Like many World Campus students, I took the summer off to focus on family, work, and other activities. Three months is a long time to not be taking classes; it is certainly enough time to forget scholastic things and ‘get out’ of the school-year disciplines and routines. For me, my whole schedule has changed and…
Want to learn more about, and connect with Penn State while at a distance? Join us every month as we bring you a closer look at Penn State life as we explore the history, traditions, and culture of the University. Each episode we interview a different Penn State personality, share important news and updates, and…
I am getting ready to hit the books again after a summer break filled with glorious family celebrations and plenty of sleep. Those of us taking summer courses have just a few short weeks in which to prepare while others are eagerly or anxiously anticipating their first World Campus classes. With less than a month…
Today we are talking with Janet Konarski, a criminal justice student and recipient of the Jane Ireland Student Fund scholarship. Janet shares a little about her most valuable experiences during her time at World Campus. What has been the most rewarding part about returning to school? By putting the time in, I actually have done…
