Emily Stumbris - Sophomore, Nuclear Engineering Dan Fimbianti - Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering

World Class Engineers Aware of the World – Know the global breadth of engineering, Understand US and International Cultures Solidly Grounded – Knowledge many realms of academia including: Math, Science, Chosen Field, etc Technically Broad – Aware of other related fields and how they fit together Innovative – Able to purse opportunities in both traditional and non traditional fields Effective in Teams – Working together and communication skills Successful Leaders – Ethical behavior, knowing how to manage a group

What Classes Will I Have?! Semester 1 (Generally): - Math 140 (Calculus) 4 credits - EDSGN credits - Chem 110 (Possibly Chem 111) 4 credits - Physics 211 (Newtonian Mechanics) 4 credits - First Year Seminar 1 credit (16 Credits)

First Year Seminar Major-related - Mechanical - Electrical - Chemical - Industrial… Others… - Science Fiction - Toy Design - Helicopters - Solar Cars Full - The Ethics of Star Trek?!

Declaring a Major Don’t know yet? DON’T WORRY Declaring done in 4 th Semester Major requirements must be fulfilled: Computer Science: All other Engineering Fields: Math 140 Math 140 Math 141 Math 141 Physics 211 Physics 211 CSC 120 or CSC 122 Chem 110 Some majors are GPA controlled… Mechanical, Aerospace, Biological, Architectural, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Minors Available to Engineers Engineering Leadership Development Minor (ELDM) Engineering Entrepreneurship Minor (E-ship) Many other Engineering Disciplines Disciplines in other Colleges

Tired of Engineering Classes?! Gen. Eds. – Out of Major classes required by the University - Arts (6 credits) – Music Ensembles, Web Design… - Humanities (6 credits) – Philosophy, CAMs… - Social Sciences (6 credits) – Econ, Women’s studies… - Health and Physical Activity (3 credits) – athletics, nutrition… Arts, Humanities, and Social Science credits may be distributed into a 9, 6, 3 format if the student wishes to explore one category more in depth.

Internships and Co-ops Meet hundreds of companies at the Fall Career Fair in the Bryce Jordan Center More opportunities at Engineering Spring Career Fair Engineering Co-op and Internship Program: Get real- world experience in engineering while getting paid! Internships: for the summer Co-ops: semester-long rotations PSU networking – 1 in 50 US engineers is a PSU grad!

International Opportunities Some classes have an overseas trip included Engineering design and leadership classes... Study Abroad – Equivalent Engineering Courses available at: University of Melbourne (Australia) University of Leeds (England) Denmark Technical University (Denmark) Universidad Polytechnica de Valencia (Spain) Or choose from programs in over 45 countries available through PSU! University of Melbourne University of Leeds Denmark Technical University

Housing Options Available to Freshmen Special Living Options (SLO) E-House - (West Halls) Engineering House FISE House - (East Halls) First-year Science and Engineering LIFE House - (East & South Halls) Living In a Free Environment EASI House & WISE House - (Pollock Halls) Engineering and Applied Sciences Interest & Women In Science and Engineering SHC (Simmons and Atherton) Schreyer Honors College Most other freshmen live in East Halls West Halls East Halls Pollock Halls SHC – Atherton Hall South Halls

Will all of my time be spent doing course work?!!!

Extracurricular Activities Fraternities and Sororities Student Government Clubs Service Religious The Arts Athletics

Athletics 27 Varsity Athletic Teams Intramurals Club Teams FOOTBALL

Other Fun Activities Nittany Mall Tussey Mountain skiing PSU Ice Pavilion Fitness centers Mount Nittany Downtown State College LateNight Penn State BJC concerts and shows

Words of Advice… Make sure you make an effort to meet new people Know where your classes are BEFORE the first day of classes Get involved: - Check out clubs of interest - Try doing something new Take advantage of all the opportunities PSU has to offer Office Hours !!! Do not procrastinate!!! DON’T DO IT!!!

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