Intro Blog - Katie Zambanini

Hello Everyone! My name is Katarina Zambanini, but Katie is just fine. I’m really excited to be writing to you now, and to have the opportunity to write to you in the future!

To start off, I am a sophomore at Penn State Berks. At the moment I’m undecided with my major, and I’m not sure which I am going to choose. What I do know is that it will be a major that I can complete all four (or possibly five) years at Berks! This is because I really love Berks. I love the campus, the people I’ve met, and the clubs that I’m involved in.  Some of those include Residence Hall Council, Lion Ambassadors, Campus Activities Board, and the Student Activity Fee Committee. Within these clubs I am president of Residence Council and the Secretary/Historian of Lion Ambassadors. I’ve never minded public speaking, it really allows me to interact and do my best to lead others. Meeting new people and making new friends is my second favorite thing. My first favorite is smiling! As corny as that seems, it’s true.

But, when I’m not running around with all of these wonderful clubs, I really enjoy spending any free time relaxing! I love when I can spend time with the ones that are dear to me. My friends, my boyfriend, and my roommate in particular are the ones that keep me sane. When I’m not with wonderful people I have ways that I can pass the time. I love watching movies and wrapping myself up in blankets. Back to the Future is one of my favorite movies, along with Pitch Perfect. I absolutely adore music! My playlist has way too many Beatles songs and 80’s songs. I especially love singing, and I’m fortunate enough to have the opportunity to sing at my church very frequently. Another love of mine is photography. I feel at home when I have a camera in my hand, and I spend a lot of my time behind the lens.

I’m really excited to have this opportunity, and can’t wait to see what I can write for you! Have a fantastic day- WE ARE!

Intro Blog - Taylor Green

Hello, my name is Taylor Green! I am a sophomore Finance major at Penn State Berks. This is my second and final year on campus, because I will be heading up to University Park for my Junior year at the Smeal College of Business. Because this is my last year at Berks, I am trying to make the most of everything!

My girlfriend and I receiving medals for academic achievement.

Currently, I am a Lion Ambassador, a Peer Mentor, and the Treasurer for Christian Student Fellowship. In August, I also served as an Orientation Leader, which was a ton of fun! I love having a presence on campus. One of the best benefits from being involved on a small campus, is seeing someone that you know wherever you are on campus - I love that!

My awesome group during Orientation! I am in the back, third to left.

Outside of campus and academic life, I love to skateboard and longboard. They are both fun and artistic stress relievers, which I have been doing for seven years now! I also love to spend time with family, my girlfriend, and friend, and I try to maximize doing so in my busy, but exciting schedule! I am a laid back person, but I am also very passionate when it comes to things that are important to me, such as academics and friendship. So, very briefly, that's me! I'm excited to report back what Penn State Berks has given back to me during this exciting school year!

Intro Blog - Jeanine Snow

Hi everyone! My name is Jeanine Snow and I’m a Senior Applied Psychology major here at Penn State Berks. I’m originally from Philadelphia but have spent the better part of the last 3 years living on campus and falling in love with all that is Penn State Berks!

I’m really involved on campus–I like to think of myself as both a full-time student and full-time student leader. This year, I am serving as the Lion Ambassador President (this is the group on campus that gives tours, helps with open houses and visitation programs, and lends a hand wherever needed really).
 

My wonderful LA family!

Spring Week Carnival 2013! I was really excited to throw the ball at the
dunk tank to raise money for Camp Out for Hunger!

 I was also the Lead Orientation Captain for the Fall 2013 Orientation Program and served as a Color Captain the year before! Basically I get to be the loud and crazy leader that runs around with the new students and make them feel welcome!

My “Pink Ladies” giving our best Nittany Lion fierce pose!
These girls helped me run orientation but most importantly survive it!

Whether it was celebrating surviving the SGA Awards Banquet (which was a huge part of my campus life internship) with the current SGA President, Devin Heckman...

...creating display cases that are pretty wonderful

...or successfully planning an outdoor movie, my internships have provided lots of high points in my college career! These are just a few of my favorite photos!

I’m also currently serving as a Peer Mentor for my 4th class of First-Year Students! Aside from just being involved on campus, I’ve also had the opportunity to complete a variety of different internships while attending Berks! I’ve interned at a local elementary school shadowing a guidance counselor (I quickly realized I wasn’t cut out for that job), in the Penn State Berks Campus Life Office, and I am currently interning in Admissions here at Berks! 


In my free time, I love spending time with family and friends, listening to music (and finding new music), watching Disney movies, reading books (my personal favorite has always been The Great Gatsby … it’s finally cool to say that now), napping, being outside, and helping in the community as much as possible! I’m also a sports junky… it’s a thing!

I love to laugh and make others laugh!  After I graduate in May, I hope to attend graduate school for Student Affairs and work in a college setting one day! That’s me in a nutshell! I’m zany, passionate, and love all that my college career has allowed me to experience! I’m eager to see what my Senior Year has in store for me and I can’t wait to share it with you all!