Students Transitioning From Other Penn State Campuses
Undergraduate students who are transitioning to University Park from other Penn State campuses face some special challenges compared with students who started their academic careers at UP, including unfamiliarity with the campus and available resources and lack of a social support network.
In terms of career preparation, students from some Penn State campuses may be at a disadvantage upon arrival at University Park. Students from small campuses in particular may have lacked access to career advising and support, career events (fairs, networking events, information sessions, etc.), and student organizations that offer professional networking opportunities.
If you are transitioning to University Park, here are some suggestions to jump-start your career search after arrival:
- Create a résumé if you don't already have one
- Talk to Engineering Career Envoys to get your résumé reviewed and ask basic career questions
- Use Nittany Lion Careers to search for internship and co-op positions
- Participate in career events for engineering students
- Follow us on our social sites for updates on events and more
