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Balancing Act: Finding Success with Online Classes
Ah, the freedom of learning from the comforts of your home. How wonderful does that sound? There would be no need to get up at a certain time or find yourself stuck in traffic jams. Better yet, you can...
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Online Security: 9 Tips to Protect Your Personal Information
by World Campus HelpDesk Staff Protecting your personal information against identity theft is important for online students and all who use the Internet. Fortunately, you can take action in simple ways...
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The Qualities of Great Leaders
Leadership (Pedro Ribeiro Simoes via Flickr.) Mike Giorgione is a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and founder of LeadingLeaders. He shared some thoughts about leadership as part of the Alumni Expert...
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How to Improve Critical Thinking
Mike Giorgione is a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and founder of LeadingLeaders. He discussed gathering information and decision making as part of the Alumni Expert Series presented by the Penn State...
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How I Became a Penn Stater through Student Engagement Opportunities
Annah Jensen is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Penn State World Campus. Annah takes one class per semester to help keep her workload more manageable. She lives in Bradenton, Florida,...
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Must-Have Children’s Books for Back to School
The other day I was walking through Target when I came across a display that stopped me in my tracks. Stomach fluttering, heart racing, I saw the inevitable: the back-to-school section. Notebooks and...
View ArticleHow Do You Want to Drive Your Education? Increasing Student Engagement in...
How do you want to drive your education — in the slow lane doing 20 mph or in a sports car cruising in the passing lane? This is essentially what Penn State President Barron said when he addressed the...
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Paying Your Bill: Top Questions Answered
GotCredit, flickr by World Campus Bursar Office staff Paying your bill is a critical step that completes your registration as a student. Learn what you can expect and what you can do to take care of...
View ArticlePenn State World Campus Takes a Stance against Cyberbullying
“One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalized, and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered,” says Michael J. Fox about bullying, but his statement is not so easy to...
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Should You Drop a Course? How to Decide
Image by Andres Nieto Porras via flickr by Academic Advising and Registrar Staff If you’re considering dropping a course, you’ll need to know the drop deadlines and how to take action to remove the...
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Admissions Q&A with Alumni Ambassador, Heather Mitterer: Part Two
The Penn State World Campus Admissions team held a question-and-answer–style webinar for prospective students to connect with our Alumni Ambassadors. These ambassadors serve a critical role by sharing...
View ArticleTop 10 Things to Do When Returning to School after a Break
As the break from school comes to a close, you may start thinking about helpful ways to jump back into your online courses with Penn State World Campus. Cheryl Horvath, a student blogger who is...
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Five Winter Reads you Can’t Pass Up
Some would say I’m a “true Minnesotan”; for me, the more snow, the better. This winter, though, Minnesota is experiencing bare trees and brown grass, with no snow in the foreseeable future. If I can’t...
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Leaders and Managers: Architects and Builders
“Leaders are the architects and managers are the builders.” – John Mariotti Many people confuse the differences between leadership and management. Often, both terms are lumped together based on...
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Military Credit: What Have I Earned, and How Can I Use It at Penn State World...
Matt Miller My name is Matthew Miller, and I’m an admissions counselor at Penn State World Campus. I work with our military students to help them transition from serving our country to becoming a...
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Leaders: Be Different to Make a Difference
Image via imelenchon on Morguefile.com At some point, everyone will take on a leadership role. Whether you are a parent leading your children through a life lesson or a business owner who leads a team...
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Understanding Orlando through Picture Books
by Emily Kilgore My heart aches over the horrific news stories that have unfolded over the last several days. It aches because of the terror that must have been felt by victims and their families. It...
View Article8 Technology Tips for Online Students to Boost Productivity
Use technology to your advantage as an online student with tips from the Penn State World Campus HelpDesk. The post 8 Technology Tips for Online Students to Boost Productivity appeared first on the...
View ArticlePenn State World Campus Takes a Stance against Cyberbullying
“One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalized, and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered,” says Michael J. Fox about bullying, but his statement is not so easy to...
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Should You Drop a Course? How to Decide
Learn the deadlines and procedures, and how to make an informed decision, about dropping a course. The post Should You Drop a Course? How to Decide appeared first on the Blog - Penn State World Campus...
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