DUS News - October 9, 2017
The Major - Career Relationship
We know you want to be able to support yourself once you graduate. We also know that there’s a relationship between what you do after graduation and what you choose to study. But guess what? The relationship isn’t as simple as you might think. "A college degree used to slot you into a 40-year career. Now it's just an entry-level point to your first job.” There are a lot of career paths that you haven’t heard of yet, and a variety of majors that lead to an array of careers. Moreover, the skills employers most want in their new employees don’t come from a specific major, but from the whole educational experience. Our advice? Seek out what you’re good at and what you care about, then use the resources at Penn State to connect your interests, talents, and skills to your future possibilities.
- September 25 – October 15
Final Exam Conflict filing period - October 10 (Tues)
Agricultural Sciences Career Fair - October 10 (Tues)
Sophomore Success - October 10 (Tues)
Health & Human Development Majors Night - October 13-15 (Fri-Sun)
Parents and Families Weekend - 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
More events at dus.psu.edu/calendar.
Discover and work toward a meaningful career pathway by using Penn State Career Services!
http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/
Resources include:
- Career Counseling and Coaching
- Resume Reviews
- Mock Interviews
- Workshops and Career Fairs
- Nittany Lion Career Network and On Campus Recruiting
- Career Decision Making and Job Search Courses
- …And more!
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 the Liberal Arts.
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.
Based on a new study from the American Association of University Women showing almost two-thirds of the country’s $1.3 trillion dollars in student debt is held by women. Women incur larger student loan debt than men, and earn an average of 22% less than their male counterparts. These factors and others leave women with less disposable income. It takes an average of two years longer for women to pay off student loan debt. Federal and State funding of higher education, financial aid issues, academic choices, pay gaps in gender and race, and advocacy ideas for individuals will be discussed. This program will empower women to make life-changing choices that could dramatically affect their financial future.
Want to learn more? Come to the Deeper in Debt: Women and Student Loans panel program on Tuesday, October 10th. It will take place in the Smeal Business Building, Room 110, from 6:30 - 7:45 pm. The program is sponsored by AAUW-Pennsylvania, AAUW State College and the Penn State Financial Literacy and Wellness Center.
Advance registration is requested via https://financialliteracy.psu.edu/deeper-in-debt-women-and-student-loans/.
Proposals are sought for presentations, posters and photos that will inform or advance the practice of student engagement through research findings; innovative programs; student club activities; innovative programs or partnership models; proven community impact; effective curriculum or service-learning models; professional, travel, or volunteer experiences; or successful civic engagement practices. You should submit a proposal if you are an individual or Penn State undergraduate student team participating in student engagement in any format.
Call for Proposals deadline is October 13. The EXPO will be held on November 6 in the Freeman Auditorium, Engagement Space, HUB-Robeson Center
Learn more at: http:www.engage.psu.edu/events/
First- and second-year students exploring medicine, dentistry and podiatry will be familiarized with the coursework, experiences, and skills these health profession schools require of the applicants.
Session dates:
- Wed, October 25 @ 6–7p.m. in 117 Osmond Bldg
- Mon, November 13 @ 6–7p.m. in 117 Osmond Bldg
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 10 - Mechanical Engineering
October 11 - Aerospace Engineering
October 19 - Engineering Science
October 24 - Electrical Engineering
October 26 - Biological Engineering
Are you a second-year student who'd like help or information about 1) Discovering Majors, or 2) Exploring Career Options, or 3) Finding Internships and Relevant Experience? Go to Sophomore Success anytime between 9 – 4:30 p.m. on October 10 at the Bank of America Career Services Building and attend some or all of these sessions (they will be offered every hour and a half throughout the day). If you attend, you will be entered to win amazing prizes!
More details at https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/career/students/sophomore.shtml.
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 10 - Energy Engineering
October 11 - Energy Business and Finance
October 12 - Environmental Systems Engineering
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 will open on October 1, 2017 and close 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?
The College of Health and Human Development will be holding its Majors and Minors Night on Tuesday, October 10 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Hintz Family Student Center, 10 Henderson Building. Come and talk to faculty and advisers about the many opportunities available within the college.
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!