What I like the most about my college experience

If someone were to ask me what’s my favorite moment or experience so far, I would not know how to reply. Why? Because I just love every single moment I’ve spent at Penn State Berks. I’ve had the opportunity to meet a lot of wonderful people and make a lot of fun memories with them.

In only two years, I’ve grown so much in both personality and character. I find it amusing how much can someone experience in such a short period of time. College can go by in a blink of an eye and that is why I’m trying to do as much as I can while I’m still here. I’ve found so many things that have made me fond of our campus, and I know I will find many more in the time that I have left.

To make this sweet and short, these are some of the things that have made me love my college experience so far:

• I like the close knit environment on campus and how I can walk from class to class and be able to see someone I know. “A college small enough to get to know a lot of people, but big enough to not know everyone on campus,” a sentence that I like to say when giving tours to prospective students who visit the campus.
• Being able to wobble all the time during orientation and orientation training.
• Going to my first concert ever during the Lion Ambassador & Blue and White Society All-Campus Conference.

Back Stage with My Hero Zero!

• Being to go to the offices of various staff members and just talk to them about random things.
• Knowing that a lot of the staff members on campus know my name.
• The Faces of high school students when we take them on tour around campus.
• TOURS IN GENERAL!
• Helping out with Open Houses.
• Giving back to the community!

I cooked quiche for people at the Opportunity House in Reading.

• Talking to my professors about class, even though I’m going to take their class in the upcoming semester.
• Being part of events like Be a Penn Stater for a Day.
• Talking about my career path with my friends and/or other people in my major.
• Our Penn State Pride!

These are some of the things that make me Penn State Proud and glad that I chose Berks as the host for my college experience. As I said before, I’ve had so many wonderful experiences, and I know that there are more to come.

Until Next Time!

Diana

Keep Doing Your Best

Finally singing at church!

Senioritis has definitely not hit me. Maybe it is because I know after graduation my journey will only be getting started and my years at Penn State Berks have set a great foundation for what is yet to come. 

While looking back at my years at Penn State Berks I have learned it is important to make a plan and set goals for yourself as you go through college. Your undergraduate years will fly by before you know it and it is important to be prepared for the future that lies ahead. That is why, whether you are just starting college or almost graduating, it is essential to keep going and give it your best shot. Looking back and being able to say I did my best is a great feeling. Knowing you had people to back you up along the way makes for many grateful and inspiring moments.  

I am very grateful to have been a Lion Ambassador and break out of my shell. This was all due to working hand in hand with the loving and caring admissions staff at Penn State Berks. They helped me to feel like part of the Penn State Berks family and were there when I needed some courage for my next tour or just wanted to laugh. Just like Ms. Sue likes to quote, I also think it is a great idea to “Do one thing every day that scares you.” –Eleanor Roosevelt

I learned from my Penn State Berks family that giving up is not an option. There are many doors out there waiting to be opened and it is up to you to make positive things happen in your life. Smiles of the Week during the group meetings also showed me there are many things to smile about, especially now that the sun is out. I know I have smiled and even jumped after reaching a goal.

Whatever your plan or goal may be, just remember to give it your best shot. There will be people cheering and helping you on along the way. Just believe in yourself and keep going. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”

Until Next Time,

Melissa

What I Have Learned At Berks

I never thought college would impact my life as much as it has. From being a Lion Ambassador to an Orientation Leader to a dancer on the Penn State Berks Dance Team, I have learned so much about the college and myself. Being a Penn State Berks student takes pride and dignity. It is up to you on how to show that pride.

Being a Lion Ambassador, I have learned how to express my love for this campus through tours and learned to take pride in being a student at Penn State Berks. Being an Orientation Leader, I have learned how the first year students feel awkward when all of the Orientation Leaders make them dance on the stage. Being on the Dance Team, I have learned that these girls will be my friends forever and how to embarrass myself when we had to do “sassy walks” through the weight room during the busiest time of day. Being a member of the Hotel, Restaurant Society I have learned a lot about being a Hospitality Student from attending the New York City Hotel Show. These are the memories and lessons that I will never forget.

After this semester, I will continue my education at University Park, but I will be so proud to say I transferred from Penn State Berks. I have learned so much about myself. Once this semester is over, I will truly miss the small things about Berks. I will miss saying “hi’ to everyone I knew on my walk to Gaige. I will miss walking up to order a drink at Cyber and them saying, “Do you want anything else besides your usual?” before I even ordered. I will miss getting ready to give a tour of the campus. I will miss our prep talk before the Dance Team halftime show at the men’s basketball games. And, most of all, I will miss being a part of the Penn State Berks family.

Seen you soon Penn State Berks,

Caroline