So you finally committed to spending a semester of college abroad. You have been through months of applications, paperwork, and deadlines and you can see the light at the end of the tunnel! But there are still some things you have not taken care of yet, like considering budget or packing. There is something else you need to consider: where you are going to live.
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September is in full swing and that can only mean one thing to Penn State students: exams are coming. It’s been a wonderful few weeks of relaxing and doing a few reading assignments here and there, but let’s face it: sylly week is long gone and exams are upon us. There are many emotions we feel when we realize that we’ll be taking exams soon, but most of them can be broken down into Kubler-Ross’s Five stages of Loss and Grief.
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Who said dessert has to be unhealthy? Sambazon Organic Açaí Berry Sorbet is a vegan, gluten-free treat that tastes delicious and gives peace of mind to the calorie conscious.
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The career fair is an invaluable opportunity available to students each semester. It is a chance to hone your interviewing and networking skills – and potentially score a dream job or internship. As the key to all success is good preparation, we decided to help you accomplish that preparation by compiling a list of our best advice to students attending the career fair over the years.
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Pale, sunburned-prone ladies rejoice – there’s a new self-tanner emerging, and this time, it actually works. Lose the tanning package and listen up: long gone…
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The search has begun for models to feature in our upcoming issue!
We will be holding an open casting call to all WOMEN AND MEN on Tuesday, September 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. in 311 HUB. You will be asked to fill out an application on site and have a headshot taken.
Let’s face it – we all love to indulge in a little bit of ritzy lip color. The glitz, the glam – who doesn’t secretly channel Marilyn Monroe when putting on that perfect red? But, with great power comes great responsibility.
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Change how you see chicken with our Spiced Chicken Power Bowl. Each serving is a complete meal, packed with 35 grams of protein from whole grains and lean meat. Quinoa, one of the main ingredients, is a go-to power food. While it’s often labeled as a grain it’s actually a seed, made up of all 8 essential amino acids. In college-speak this means you can count on quinoa as a complete source of protein— it’s got your back.
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Serendipity: the phenomenon of finding value in something without intending to search for it. If I had to rest my finger on a single reason that I am a part of Valley today, I suppose I’d have to point to serendipity.
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Looking to achieve Kardashian-like curls? Look no further than Remington’s 1 ½” curling wand.
This affordable barrel curler yields professional results. The thick 1 ½” wand gives hair a more natural look as opposed to tight ringlets.
Though it’s almost the end of April, sometimes State College stills feels like it’s stuck in eternal winter. A consequence of that is the battle against dry skin. But have no fear, y’all – Trader Joe’s has your back.
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The 90s grunge trend has been around for some time now, and it probably won’t be leaving us for a while. If you’re a fan of that trend and are obsessed with beanies, these earrings are probably perfect for you.
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The faster the temperature heats up, the soggier your nicely-packed salad becomes. Avoid this terrible situation with Dressing-2-Go, an easy way to transport your salad dressing and the ultimate solution to keeping your salad fresh.
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Jiggy’s story is one of determination, heartbreak and hard work. Through family struggles, fighting internal demons and having her life turned upside down, Jiggy has learned to maintain an upbeat attitude. Her ability to turn a hard times into happiness is what makes her a role model that everybody can look up to.
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For those who have crisp split ends, L’Oréal’s recently released hair care line is the answer to your prayers! When it comes to hair, there’s nothing girls want more than for theirs to be silky and smooth. Between flat irons, curling irons and the dry winter we just experienced, our hair is really suffering (or dead).
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Reduce, reuse and recycle. Those are the three words that are going to help make the world greener and sustainable. But if you’re questioning how you can help to make a change, a Camelbak water bottle is your answer!
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If you are looking to read a story about how our editor-in-chief Leah Polakoff tried to sacrifice me, Valley’s only male writer, in hopes to gain a heavier male readership demographic, I hate to disappoint you…but this article does not contain any of that.
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As a Penn State student living abroad, there are plenty of things I miss about State College. I long for the beautiful green campus, rowdy Saturday nights and of course my friends.
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f you were as glued to the Oscars as I was, it’s pretty obvious what the next beauty craze is: Lupita Nyongo’s blue lip balm. In case you missed the show, Ellen Degeneres casually ordered pizza for the celebs (as one does) and later went around collecting everyone’s cut. No, not even Brangelina was safe from pitching in. When Lupita Nyongo’s time came, all she had to offer Ellen was her mysterious blue lip balm as compensation.
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