DUS News - October 16, 2017
Find Your Own Path
Penn State has over 680 majors and major options. That is a lot of majors, which means you don’t have to follow the crowd. As a DUS student, you should work hard to create your own path at Penn State. This means exploring different academic paths in a proactive fashion. You could sit in on an upper-level course in a major that interests you. Or you could join a club that is connected to a major or minor. Or you could meet with your adviser to discuss different options at Penn State. Your academic path won’t find you; you have to find it!
Schedule an Appointment
Have you made a scheduling appointment with your adviser yet? If not, you should do this as soon as possible, as scheduling for the Spring 2018 semester is approaching fast!
You can schedule an appointment with your DUS Adviser (at University Park and at some Campus Locations) online via Starfish (starfish.psu.edu). To do this, log into Starfish and click the "My Success Network" icon on your Home page to display your personalized network. This channel lists the people and resources that are available to assist you, including your assigned DUS Academic Adviser. If online scheduling is enabled, you will see a link to make an appointment (If not, you can always contact your adviser or your Advising Office directly). For more information or step-by-step instructions, please visit: http://sites.psu.edu/starfishinfo/user-roles/student-users/#appointment"
- October 16 (Mon)
Lynsey Addario (Penn State Reads author) Visit - October 17 (Tues)
Education Abroad Fair - October 18 (Wed)
DUS Group Advising Session - Major and Career Planning - October 18 (Wed)
Study Smarter, Not Harder - October 27 – November 16
Spring 2018 registration for most DUS students - November 10
Late Drop Deadline
More events at dus.psu.edu/calendar.
Helping others, advocating, and research. Are these activities that interest you? Want to be a successful health professional school applicant? Consider stopping by the Pre-Health Advising Center in 225 Ritenour Building. Visit their walk-in advising (less than 10 minutes -- T, W, and F, 10:00–12:00 p.m.; M and R, 1:30–3:30 p.m.), make an appointment in Starfish or attend one of their upcoming events for first and second- year students:
- Med Prep (medicine, dentistry, and podiatry) on Wed, October 25, 6–7 p.m. in 117 Osmond.
- PA Prep (physician assistant) on Mon, Oct 30, 6–7 p.m. in 102 Thomas.
Want the opportunity to make a face-to-face connection with a representative from each of the colleges at University Park while asking questions and finding out about the majors, minors, and special programs your college has to offer? Come to the College Corner, held every Wednesday from 1–4 p.m. in the Grange Building Lobby. Each week, a different college will have a representative present to answer general questions and provide information about their college. Note that this time is not expected to be for individual advising, but is intended for general information gathering.
This week's representative is from the College of Information Sciences and Technology.
If you’re looking for a great way to gain leadership experience next summer, check-out the DUS Peer Mentor position. The DUS Peer Mentor team will play an important role in helping to promote a positive awareness of the exploratory educational experience and well-informed decision making before entering colleges/majors. To learn more about the role, visit https://dus.psu.edu/dus-peer-mentor or apply via the PSU jobs website at https://psu.jobs/job/74237
If you have any questions, direct them to Courtney Karmelita at cec5032@psu.edu.
Interested in learning more about a major in Engineering or Earth and Mineral Sciences? Many majors in these colleges are offering information sessions throughout the semester. Go to those that interest you, hear from students and faculty, find out about what you'd study in the major and what kinds of career opportunities there are, and tour the facilities.
October 19 - Engineering Science
October 24 - Electrical Engineering
October 26 - Biological Engineering
The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences will be holding several Group Advising Sessions to help students understand the nuts and bolts of the curriculum and important considerations when making long term plans. These sessions are intended for students who have narrowed their choice of majors to include the major of the sessions below. Sessions includes a short presentation for the major, and time for students to ask questions about scheduling. Bring a printed copy of your degree audit/what-if report to the event.
October 16 - Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering
Apply to earn a $500 scholarship and a one-year research experience as part of the NASA Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium. This program offers students the opportunity to collaborate with a research team, learn the language of research and use high-tech equipment. You will learn to work safely and efficiently in the lab. Research activities may include attending lab meetings, preparing research posters and collecting data. You may also experience professional conferences and field work. Students often are assigned their own research project or work closely with a graduate student to collect important data for the lab.
The application cycle closes on November 1, 2017. Students will participate in the program for the spring and fall 2018 semesters.
For more information on these research programs, including eligibility, please visit the PA Space Grant website for undergraduate research. Students can email Suzanne Sunday with any questions at syq1@psu.edu
Interested in helping join the Class of 2022 to Penn State? Join the Orientation Team! We are seeking diverse, dedicated, enthusiastic, resourceful, and motivated students to join our 2018 Orientation Team (OTeam). New Student Orientation (NSO) begins the transition to Penn State and the OTeam makes the difference for new students and their families. Members of the OTeam will serve as group facilitators, resource persons, role models, and ambassadors for Penn State during NSO. You can learn more about the Orientation Team by visiting oteam.psu.edu.
DUS will be holding Group Advising Sessions throughout the fall semester as a way to discuss popular advising topics with groups of students. These sessions are open to all DUS students and will help you to learn more about the topic and to ask questions in a friendly, open environment. All sessions are held in the Grange Building Lobby.
October 18: Major and Career Planning
November 2: DUS Students and Study Abroad
November 16: Goal Setting and Decision Making. What Do You Want To Accomplish at Penn State?
Interested in studying abroad? The Office of Global Programs will hold their Fall Education Abroad Fair from 11–4 p.m.on October 17, 2017 in HUB Alumni Hall. Meet representatives from over 50 different study abroad partners, support offices, scholarship sources, and academic colleges to bring students the information they want about education abroad! Talk with representatives from universities and study centers abroad. Meet advisers from your college that know which courses and locations are best for your major. Talk to the Education Abroad Office staff about the 350+ study abroad programs and how to apply for scholarships. Learn about other support and resources, like going abroad with a disability or how we’re working to increase study abroad participation among students from under-represented populations.
Plus, there will be plenty of giveaways and a few fun surprises. Don’t miss it! More info at https://global.psu.edu/EdAbroadFair
Study abroad in Sydney, Australia during winter break (Dec 26–Jan 7). PSU's ART 299: Social and Cultural Explorations in the Visual Arts (3 credits) is open to all University Park students. This embedded program will immerse students in a learning environment that presents new ways of thinking about culture and social issues as expressed through visual arts. Students will tour Sydney's public art, participate in creative workshops with local artists, tour the Sydney Opera House and attend a performance, and visit a number of museums and galleries.
Fee: $3,200 (Includes accommodations, class activities, and some meals). Visit http://sovadownunder.com/ to learn more!
Come to the Business Building Atrium between 8–5 p.m on Friday, October 20 for Impact Smeal Day, sponsored by the Smeal College of Business. Impact Smeal Day will provide you with an opportunity to learn from Smeal alumni from across the country. Each session will allow you to engage in a group conversation, hear about career experiences, professional development topics, and informally network.
Sessions are meant to be casual and an opportunity for you to gain alumni insights (dress is casual too!) Read more about the sessions and REGISTER here: https://php.smeal.psu.edu/alumni/impact/