Building a relationship with your academic adviser is vital to maximizing your World Campus experiences. I would like to share my experience with my adviser, Richard Brungard, who has been exceptional and has made such a difference in my academic success! To give you a little background, the start of college was an exciting, challenging,…
Want to learn more about the history, traditions, and culture of Penn State? Here is your chance! We are excited to announce the launch of PawCast, our new monthly podcast series for World Campus students. Each episode will feature an interview with a different guest who will share his or her knowledge on a certain…
Matt’s “Peanut Counter.” Academic adviser Matt Rupert has many amazing things in his office. The one that gets the most attention is a piece of art that he calls the “Peanut Counter.” As soon as he saw it, he understood the joke since he has an economics and political background. He had such a good laugh…
The current international economic crisis is having a harsh impact in many nations. Negative growth rates are leading to the closure of businesses and the loss of many jobs. Many people from Southern European countries, including myself, have felt the negative impact with special relevance. Living in Spain, this particularly resonates with me especially after…
Dawn’s organizer. Assistant director of advising Dawn Coder has an item that serves as a reminder on her desk. As supervisor at a previous job, Dawn developed a great relationship with an employee who was most of the time difficult to work with. She received an organization basket from him as a gift, and now…
Taking classes at a distance does not mean you have to sacrifice the opportunity of receiving additional support in subjects you want to improve. If you’re concerned about college-level courses or simply want to maintain a high grade, take advantage of some World Campus tools that are here to help you. Tutoring services are available…
Balance. Philosophers have quested after its achievement. Religions have taught to seek after it. Cultures have swayed by reaching for it. The word “balance” conjures images of the edge of a knife, a ballerina on her toes, a rock on a ledge, or a game of Jenga. It is no easy thing to achieve or…
Get to know one of our newest staff members, Nick Dikas, student aid coordinator for World Campus. What are your main duties in the Office of Student Aid? I’m a resource for prospective and current World Campus and Continuing Education students who want to learn about their financial aid options or troubleshoot issues that arise…
I consider myself a pretty laid-back person. I like to be organized and clean, but as a wife and mother, I have learned to let some things slide. For example, my husband has a tendency of leaving clothes all over the apartment–living room, dining room, bedroom floor. Rather than try to pick up after him…
Richard and his Nittany Lion shrine. Academic support resource coordinator Richard Brungard’s desk has a special area for his Nittany Lion pride. The corner has a photo of the Nittany Lion shrine taken by former academic adviser Jane Ireland, a wood carving of the words “Nittany Lions,” and a festive pom pom. We all know…
