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…
Academic adviser Tim Balliett holds a special item that is new to his desk. This holiday season he received a model sailboat from a friend to thank him for teaching and reminding her how to adjust her own sails as she navigates the storms and waters of her own life’s journey. [contact-form 8 “On My Desk…
I asked for this opportunity to submit an article about graduation and here’s why – I almost did not attend my own May graduation. So, to borrow a late-night TV tradition, here is my list of the top five reasons why you should not miss your Penn State graduation weekend. Feel free to prioritize or…
With final exams coming up, it is important to brush up on your test taking skills. There are many strategies to perform better on exams. Here are some tips to help your semester wrap up well. Test Preparation When it comes to test taking, preparation is a key element. It is important to be as…
In case you missed it, a recorded session of the World Campus Student Town Hall is now available to view at your convenience. The event, held in late March, featured Wayne Smutz, Executive Director of Penn State World Campus, interacting with students via live video conference and answering their questions along with those submitted by…
With the technological developments in the health care industry, it’s important to set yourself apart by gaining the skills necessary to keep up with these advancements. With this is mind, the World Campus is excited to announce that we now offer a 9-credit undergraduate certificate program in nursing informatics. This program combines nursing with information…
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