In just four months, the Fall semester will commence and, though many have already registered for courses, there is still plenty of time to decide what classes to take. In pursuit of our degrees, we are required to take several ‘general ed’ courses. Many times, we do not take such classes seriously—we just take whatever…
Remember when recess was the favorite part of your day? For the couple hours that seemed like forever, that big clock on the classroom wall would grind out the school day one tick at a time punctuated by those few amazing moments—that free-for-all called recess. As spring semester draws to a close, some will break…
In the second episode of the World Campus podcast series, PawCast, we are joined by Penn State alum and former Nittany Lion mascot, Chuck Kimble. The man behind the Lion mask from 2000 to 2002, Chuck shares some of his personal experiences from his time as Penn State’s proud mascot. This can’t-miss episode will give…
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I have a question for you! What kind of learner are you, and when do you do your best studying? There are many types of learners, and I want to know when you do your best studying. What (and when) works best for you? Watch and let me know!
In our new World Campus podcast series, PawCast, you get to participate in a game that tests your knowledge on the different sounds you may hear while out and about on the Penn State campus. We like to call this fun game “Guess the Penn State Sound.” Listen to the clip below and see if…
In 1994 I got my J.D. degree from the law school in Spain, my mother country. Since 1997, I have been running my own office in Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the Balearic Islands. During all these years I’ve gradually moved toward specializing in civil and business law, which is my focus today. Recently,…
The tragic times we have recently faced as a university had seemed to foreshadow a lot of our pride, honor and unity. But as time has passed, we have not wavered in our mutual respect and care for our fellow Penn Staters. Friendships have actually gotten stronger as strangers before now stop, and through conversation…
In the heat of the paper writing battle where do you get your references? Do you spend much time in the local library? The clock is ticking on that deadline and with as much information as can be found at your fingertips you may be wasting your time. Many of you have lives that often…
After high school, I went to a university on-campus. I was 18, energetic, and fully focused on school. My only responsibility, really, was school. I got a work-study job on campus, which was basically paid study time! Thus, taking 18 credits in one semester was both feasible and smart. Due to personal circumstances, I left…