Learning that takes place outside of formal coursework often leads to a more personal understanding about work, people, and the world around us. These types of experiences can be quite powerful.
EDGE
Consider taking the time to review the wide range of educational opportunities the Division of Student Affairs offers. Most of these are available both to those on campus and those learning from a distance, and they are all free of charge. Check out the EDGE website for more information about how to get started. Some of these sessions can lead to the earning of a noncredit certificate--a wonderful addition that looks good on any resume.
- Power and Privilege - Learn about the concepts of power and privilege and how they impact race and ethnic relations.
- Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination - Learn about stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination; how they differ from each other; and how they influence each other.
- Introduction to the Isms - Learn about the concept of "isms" and more specifically about how racism, sexism, classism, and heterosexism affects communications and community relationships.
- Sexual Assault Awareness - Learn the facts about sexual assault and sexual harassment, and develop practical skills to keep you and your friends safe.
- Cashcourse - Learn how to make informed financial decisions on managing your credit card debt, paying for college, living on a budget, and more.
- Know the Code - Learn about Penn State's Student Code of Conduct.
- Student Guide to Nutrition and Healthy Eating (pilot) - Learn about basic nutrition and strategies for eating a healthy, well-balanced diet.
- Stress and Self-Help Strategies to Manage Stress (pilot) - Learn how stress impacts your health and life as well as some self-help strategies for managing it.
- Landlord/Tenant - Learn how to read and understand a residential lease to make a well-informed decision before signing.
iStudy for Success!
For another opportunity to sharpen what you know or learn something new, check out Penn State's iStudy Modules. These are short modules on a variety of topics that all successful students will want to embrace. These include:
- Academic Integrity, Plagiarism, and Copyright
- Academic Research Interviewing Skills
- Active Reading
- Basic Statistics
- Databases
- e-Portfolios at Penn State
- Learning Online - Are You Ready?
- Making Revisions and Using Markup Symbols
- Notetaking
- Peer Tutoring
- Source Evaluation and Search Strategies
- Test Anxiety
- Instructor's Guide
- Testing and Assessment
- Time Management
- Written Reports
- Active Listening
- Brainstorming
- Celebrating Diversity in the Classroom
- Concept Maps
- Conflict Management
- Cooperative Learning
- Oral Presentations
- Planning Your Time with Gantt Charts
- Problem Solving
- Stress Management
- Resume Writing
- Writing and the College Experience