DUS Alumni Profile: Elizabeth Helms - Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS)

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Elizabeth Helms

When did you enter DUS?: Freshman year
How many semesters did you spend in DUS?: Two.
Why did you choose DUS?: I entered DUS upon admission to Penn State. I had an idea of what career path I wanted to take, but I wanted to be sure first.
What resources did you use in your exploratory and decision-making process?: I was chatting with a friend one day before math class and mentioned that I had an interest in environmental science and environmental education. She said I should look into environmental resource management and recreation and park management. I had absolutely no idea what they were but spoke to my DUS adviser, Linda Hapsmith, and was given a lot of helpful information like brochures and booklets to look over.
Did DUS benefit you? If so, how?: I was very happy with my DUS experience. When I first started, I told my parents that I wanted to major in marketing and international business and minor in German so I could travel to Germany and market my company's product. I failed an "easy" math class and decided immediately that business was not quite for me.

What major(s) (and minor(s), if applicable) did you end up choosing?: Recreation and Park Management (now Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management)
What year did you graduate?: 2001
What extracurricular activities made a difference in your college experience?: Nittany Divers, the Swingin' Lions, the RPM Student Society, and Lion Scouts all made a difference in my college experience. Organizations are a great way to meet people and keep yourself out of trouble, er, busy!
Looking back, would you have done anything differently during your time at Penn State?: Nothing.

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Profile Last Updated: October 10, 2001