Penn State 阿宾顿转学生 Mark Tyler said the diversity of the campus and the relationships he has forged 支持 him personally and with his professional goals.
阿宾顿,爸爸. -两项措施 转学 eased Mark Tyler’s transition this fall from community college to 宾州州立大学阿宾顿分校: a $2,000 RaiseMe 奖学金和 阻止公司. 包容与创新 程序.
泰勒, 生物学 major, earned the RaiseMe funds thanks to his good grades at Bucks County 社区 College. His academic achievements also led to his selection for the 阻止公司. 暑期项目, which is exclusively for 转学 and offers mentoring, 支持, and exposure to academic and student life offerings.
“The transition to one of the most well-known universities in America seemed daunting, and the expectations for a STEM major there were going to be much higher. I wasn’t sure what to expect at 阿宾顿, so it was important that I obtained an understanding of the next step in my educational path,泰勒说.
Students like Tyler who qualify for 阻止公司. receive scholarships and opportunities for on-campus jobs. He participated in campus tours during the summer and met with STEM faculty, 招生工作人员, 和顾问.
“It made me feel like Penn State was more than a university but rather a family, which solidified my decision to attend. It gave off the feeling that 阿宾顿 cared about the students and had our best interests in mind,泰勒说。, adding that he plans to attend medical school.
通过STEM公司., he learned about the 本科研究 程序 at 阿宾顿, known as 讴歌. Students earn credits while working with faculty mentors on research projects, which they present at a fair each April. His experience led to a job as a paid research assistant for Ahmed Nuriye 化学助理教授.
"We are working to synthesize a novel compound. Working with a chemistry professor on a research project so few have conducted in the science community gives off the feeling that I'm contributing to the world,泰勒说.
He was impressed by the willingness of 阿宾顿 faculty to meet the needs of their students.
“我的一个班更大，而且, 令我吃惊的是, the professor sends individual emails to remind us of any updates,他说.
Working with a chemistry professor on a research project so few have conducted in the science community gives off the feeling that I'm contributing to the world.—Mark Tyler , 宾州州立大学阿宾顿分校 student
阿宾顿 is the most diverse campus in the Penn State ecosystem with almost 50% of the population comprised of students of color, 这对泰勒的影响也不小.
“阿宾顿 has students from all cultural backgrounds and lifestyles. I believe that a true community grows when it welcomes people that can share new ideas and values. It's been a pleasure forming friendships with people I feel comfortable sharing my views with,他说.
As he prepares to complete his first semester at 阿宾顿, Tyler wanted to share his advice for new students.
"Do your best to get involved and make friends. College goes by really fast so make connections,他说.
Qualified 转学 can earn up to $7,000 in RaiseMe scholarship funds over two years. They can start earning micro-scholarships while at specific community college for grades, participation in co-curricular activities, 在社区做志愿者. When students transfer to a Penn State Commonwealth Campus, these micro-scholarships will be converted to Penn State scholarships.
关于宾大阿宾顿
宾州州立大学阿宾顿分校 provides an affordable, accessible and high-impact education resulting in the success of a diverse student body. It is committed to student success through innovative approaches to 21st-century public higher education within a world-class research university. 有3个以上,100名学生, 宾州州立大学阿宾顿分校 is a residential campus that offers baccalaureate degrees in 24 majors, 本科研究, 施赖尔荣誉学院, NCAA Division III athletics and more.
