Pennsylvania State University

teach me the principles of business. While working there I found the love of my life, Jim Halbert. We eventually ran off together to State College, Pennsylvania. There Jim ran a sports marketing company, which sponsored Penn State, and I went back to school for Political Science. After getting a two year degree at a community college nearby, I was offered a job at Penn State to teach Business and Politics. I remember the plaque on my desk, Mrs. Hayden Wright Halbert. It’s crazy to think I had…

As the largest campus in the Penn State system, University Park is home to a diverse population of roughly 46,000 undergraduate students. It is located in the small, archetypal college town of State College where there are numerous eateries, however, many students choose to take advantage of the amenities available to them through the university directly (“Penn State Campuses…”). Approximately 13,700 students live on campus, and since first-year students are required to live on campus, it is…

In 1977, Gerald "Jerry" Sandusky established The Second Mile in State College, Pennsylvania. Sandusky was a former assistant football coach for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He was a prominent community leader who founded the charity to help disadvantaged and troubled children. With this role, Sandusky was constantly in contact with young boys and young college men. This program progressed to a statewide charity whose honorary board members included Paterno and other sports figures. Sandusky was…

myself, another person or their actions to help and benefit that person and to protect them from doing harm to themselves or others. The term originally came from Norway and Switzerland from German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Dutch settled in Pennsylvania in the late 1700s to 1800s. The term came from their Old High German word for “Witch” or “hexe ”. These immigrants brought their beliefs, customs, and practices with them and shared them in their new land. They also…

Did you know that Milton Hershey was poor, and started his business off of 100 dollars. I picked him because he made one of the best candy companies in the world, but he also opened up a school for needy children who can’t afford the cost. I liked how even though milton's business was a success he still remembered what it was like to be poor, and he didn’t want other children to not have an education due to not having a lot of money. Milton Hershey didn’t make his first piece of candy…

Our personality and experiences shape how we describe ourselves as an individual. Their combination plays a prominent role in our behavior, decision-making, interpersonal relationships and ultimately career choices. I have always been fascinated with the areas where Law and Business intersect. This was my main motivation to pursue JD/MBA program. When I told my friends that I am planning to apply for MBA program at Schulich School of Business, they all started telling me how much money matters…

Donald Driver is a influential advocate of a role model citizen through his actions and influences including the Donald driver foundation, writing a child’s book, and doing charity work.Donald Driver retired in January 31, 2013. Ever since his retirement, he has helped many people. He has helped people get off the streets, and get scholarships for schooling. He has given more than $100,000 worth of scholarships. Driver started the Donald Driver Foundation, the main focus is to serve…

In today’s globalized world, it’s not an uncommon situation. You arrive early to work eager to wrap up a big project you’ve been leading for months. Your boss greets you as you arrive to the office and calls you to a meeting of high importance. You soon find your head spinning and heart pounding as leadership informs you that they will be counting on you to lead a new venture overseas. You’re excited for the opportunity, but are you prepared for what you’re about to engage in? You’re a respected…

The old saying that "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree” definitely applies to me. My father is an alumnus of Penn State and is the most successful and capable person I know. For a while, I knew I wanted to go to Penn State. It is not only a dream school of mine, but it’s the best college fit for me. A little fact about my background: both of my parents are from Egypt, and most of my family still lives there. For all you know, I might be a descendant of a Pharaoh! Just kidding. Also, I…

Jerry Sandusky was a football coach at Penn State who was arrested and convicted of the sexual abuse and molestation of at least 10 prepubescent boys (Bohm & Haley 2014). These heinous acts continued for at least 15 years before the truth came to light (Bohm & Haley 2014). It was said that Sandusky could have gotten at the most 442 years behind bars; however, he was only sentenced to 30-60 years (Bohm & Haley 2014). Sandusky used his title, charity work, and the school to get the boys who had…