Student Voices

There are many reasons why students decide to attend classes online rather than in person. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen the importance of having the ability to participate in activities from home for safety and health reasons.

The excitement of receiving an acceptance letter or email is an unbeatable feeling. With Penn State World Campus, you can work toward your degree from anywhere, no matter what stage of your life you’re in — that’s also something to celebrate.

Balancing life and school can be challenging and overwhelming. Thankfully, our digital world plays a vital role in helping us — busy people — easily keep track of our notes.

My first semester at Penn State was intimidating, and I remember there was a huge learning curve as I only ever knew in-person college.

On Tuesday, September 15, we honored our Penn State World Campus online learners by celebrating National Online Learning Day.

A new semester might mean new courses, new professors, and new opportunities, but it also means a new group of students will be joining the Penn State World Campus community. 

Penn State World Campus Student Advisory Board member Arianna Lynne Fangonilo shared these thoughts on common myths and misconceptions about online learning.

After reading about the benefits of scaling back, I applied the principles of minimalism to my list of priorities. Instead of half-heartedly pursuing several goals, I focused my efforts on one: education.

Penn State World Campus Student Advisory Board member Chiara Duff compiled this advice to help fellow students manage the challenges of working from home.

Graduation — the end of one chapter but the beginning of a completely new chapter filled with brand new experiences. With these new experiences are bound to come obstacles.