Keiner Encarnasion-Sosa was unsure of a focus area in business, he said, but the required and optional exploration experiences at Penn State Abington led him to a major that appealed to him.
Conducting research as an undergraduate can be daunting, but Sierra Wright and a group of Penn State students from across the state jumped in feet first this summer through the Multi-Campus Research Experience for Undergraduates.
Academics and athletics led Penn State Abington's Elena Piel down a new career path as a recreation, park and tourism management major, which she solidified through an internship.
Penn State student Arianna Eichhof spent much of the past year immersing herself in journalism. A part of that was joining Documenters, a national program that trains residents of communities to attend public meetings and publish the results. Eichhof was part of the first cohort of Centre Documenters, which covers the State College, Pennsylvania, area and is run by the News Lab housed in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications.
Penn State Abington student Alexa Morley's internship at Sesame Place Philadelphia highlights the importance of guided work experiences for all students: She advanced skills in her major, met mentors, and developed a broader view of the industry and the skills necessary for success.
Penn Sate Abington faculty prepared Ahjmir Drayton for the rigors of graduate school by helping him develop critical thinking and writing skills and providing constructive criticism and insight into challenging topics.
The flexible corporate communication curriculum at Penn State Abington allowed Emily Rodriguez to hone her professional skills while taking courses outside of the major that were relevant to her career goals.
The partnership with Delaware Valley University allows Penn State Abington students majoring in business and health-related fields to save time and money while earning a master's degree in health care administration.
Applications are now being accepted for the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP) Women in Mentoring program. Students, faculty and staff across all Penn State campuses have free access to virtual technology programming thanks to a partnership with TCCP spearheaded by Penn State Harrisburg, a longtime member of the council.
