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What building houses the Student Services offices for the College of the Liberal Arts?
Sparks Building
Approximately how many undergraduate majors does the College of the Liberal Arts offer?
49 Majors
What is one strategy to reduce stress from the “Stress Less” presentation?
Deep breathing, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, or mindfulness.
True or false: The College of the Liberal Arts only offers major/minor academic tracks — no certificates or integrated degrees.
False. They offer majors, minors, certificates, integrated undergraduate-graduate degrees (IUGs), etc.
What is the name of Penn State’s football stadium?
Beaver Stadium
Name one service offered by the Chaiken Center for Student Success.
Peer-success coaching, study space reservations, workshops, resource guidance, etc.
Name one core skill the College says students will build through a Liberal Arts education.
Critical thinking, effective communication, ethical reasoning, global citizenship, etc. College of the Liberal Arts
What’s the purpose of doing a weekly “time audit”?
To compare how you actually spend time vs. how you want to spend it.
What enables many students to afford internships, research, or study abroad through the College?
Enrichment funding and scholarships offered to eligible Liberal Arts students.
Penn State’s student section is famous for what white-clad, high-energy tradition?
The White Out
What is the purpose of the Career Enrichment Network?
To help Liberal Arts students explore careers, internships, education abroad, research, and provide career-readiness support.
What minimum grade is typically required for courses fulfilling major requirements or key Gen Eds?
A “C” or better.
According to the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, name two areas that affect your overall well-being.
Emotional, physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental, financial, and occupational.
Name one of the “out-of-classroom” experiences highlighted by the College.
Internships, research, education abroad, mentoring, etc.
Approximately how many Penn State alumni are there worldwide?
Over 750,000. (Largest alumni network in the world.)
What Penn State office helps students with mental health, crisis support, and counseling?
CAPS — Counseling and Psychological Services.
Besides coursework, name one type of out-of-classroom opportunity that students are encouraged to pursue.
Internships, education abroad, research, mentoring, etc.
During transitions to college (the W-Curve), what is the stage where excitement wears off and reality sets in?
Culture Shock
What program pairs students with Penn State alumni for career exploration and networking?
Alumni Mentor Program
Name one popular major in the College of the Liberal Arts.
Psychology, Criminology, Political Science, History, Sociology, Economics, English, etc.
Name one academic support service available to all PSU students.
Penn State Learning (tutoring), Writing Center, Library subject librarians, etc.
What is the purpose of a “What-If Report”?
To explore how changing majors/minors affects degree progress.
What Penn State platform can students use to find internships and job postings?
Nittany Lion Careers
Joining clubs and activities helps new students build this on campus.
Community
What Penn State dance marathon is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world?
THON