By: Rebecca Roberts I walked in the room. The kid asked me, “Who are you?” So honest and forward. It’s funny, because I thought I’d have a chance to introduce myself to the kids. I was worried they wouldn’t listen to me or how I would introduce myself. I was so worried that what I […]
Month: November 2019
The Persistence of IDS Students
In higher education, “persistence” refers to the rate of students who return to the same institution to continue toward an educational goal, usually graduation. For Interdisciplinary Studies students at PSU, persistence means much more. For them, it means carving out a path, breaking out of the status quo, pursuing high-impact opportunities, and shaping their passions […]