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Making Moves On and Off the Court
Kassondra Brown is making her mark as a must watch high school basketball player. Already having been invited to many All Star games, including the Under Armour All America game, Brown is a star on the court, but needed to make adjustments to her education so she was set up for success off the court as well. That’s where Penn Foster came in.
Jun 21, 2018
4 min read
How Can I Study Online for a Hands-on Job in the Automotive Industry?
Hands on experience is certainly important, but you need a breadth of theoretical knowledge before you actually get your hands greasy. Online study is a convenient way to get that knowledge.
Jun 20, 2018
7 min read
Student Spotlight: Jennifer Guidry, Student Ambassador
At Penn Foster, we have some absolutely amazing students enrolled in a variety of programs. Everyone deserves a shout out, so today we’re shining a light on Jennifer Guidry, Vet Tech Student, Multi-Year Student Ambassador, and military spouse. She made a career change to better fit the military lifestyle using her MyCAA benefits to enroll in Penn Foster College. Here’s her story!
May 30, 2018
Meet Graduate of the Year Finalist, Jonathon!
This year, we’ve had an inspiring group of graduates submit their stories to become the 2018 Graduate of the Year. Each finalist had an impressive application and used their knowledge, education, and passion to help their communities and reach their goals. Jonathon Leonard, a Graduate of the Year Finalist, has not only helped his community with his skills; he also plans to advance his career through furthering his education. Here’s his story!
May 26, 2018
Meet Graduate of the Year Finalist, Dorothy!
This year, we’ve had an inspiring group of graduates submit their stories to become the 2018 Graduate of the Year. Dorothy Saah, a graduate of Penn Foster College’s Early Childhood Education degree program, stood out because of her dedication to bringing education and knowledge to children everywhere. Currently, Dorothy is working on helping children in her homeland of Ghana.
May 22, 2018
How a Growth Mindset Can Help You Succeed in School (and Life)
Scientific research over the last 30 years suggests that attitude, or mindset, has a huge impact on your performance in school and in life in general. In fact, students with a growth mindset consistently outperform their fixed mindset peers.
May 18, 2018
6 min read
Meet Graduate of the Year Finalist Lynda!
This year, we’ve had an inspiring group of graduates submit their stories to become the 2018 Graduate of the Year. Each finalist had an impressive application and used their knowledge, education, and passion to help their communities and reach their goals. Read more about Lynda, a mother of three and a college student striving to make the world a better place!
May 15, 2018
The Impact Penn Foster Has Had on My Life
Each student at Penn Foster has an amazing story to tell. We’ll be sharing blogs from our Student Ambassadors throughout the year, discussing their thoughts on motivation, inspiration, and reaching their goals. Check out how Penn Foster has made a difference in Jennifer’s life.
May 10, 2018
Graduate of the Year Finalist Spotlight Delania Brown
This year, we’ve had an inspiring group of graduates submit their stories to become the 2018 Graduate of the Year. Each finalist had an impressive application and used their knowledge, education, and passion to help their communities and reach their goals. Read more about Delania, a 2018 Student Ambassador and small business owner.
May 09, 2018
Congrats, 2017 DEAC Outstanding Graduate, Kevin!
We couldn’t be more proud of our students and graduates! Each one of you is working to accomplishing your goals and we want to celebrate you. We especially want to congratulate and celebrate this year’s Graduate of the Year, Kevin. Check out his story in the latest post on our Student Life Blog!
May 03, 2018
2 min read