Get Inspired by Student Stories
Daniel Zahn ’20 (all day)
Majors in English, Philosophy, and Communication Arts & Sciences
The application process taught me more about myself than I realized. It allowed me to see the narrative that I am crafting with my studies and activities, as well as forcing me to realize how my involvements support my passions and future goals.
Anastasia Wagner
Major in Political Science
I care about politics because I care about people. Not all of society’s problems can be solved by having the right leaders in place or by passing the right legislation, but many can. Politics is really personal.
Claire Kelling ’21 (all day)
Dual-title Ph.D. in Statistics and Social Data Analytics
Claire has the background, energy, ability, and even the already-established personal connections to succeed. She has shown an amazing level of leadership and gone way beyond the typical expectations of a first-year graduate student.
Molly Ariotti ’18 (all day)
Ph.D. in Political Science
As a fellow I am working on my dissertation research and also using the Senegalese National Archives to help me understand the colonial origins of the present-day bureaucracy. I hope to learn more about the ways in which the bureaucracy can shape public policy, and how the bureaucracy’s interactions with citizens help government stability and development.
Kaleigh Quinnan ’21 (all day)
Art, French Business
The semester in Paris was way outside my comfort zone, but it gave me the confidence to pursue whatever opportunities become available in any corner of the world. I plan to apply for everything I can and see what doors open up.
Rosalie Sowers ’19 (all day)
Majors in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Computer Science
I am extremely honored to have been awarded the Goldwater scholarship. It is gratifying to receive recognition for the hard work that I have put into my research over the past several years. The Fellowships Office provided constructive and targeted feedback on my application materials throughout the process to help give me the best chance of succeeding. It forced me to think critically about my long-term career aspirations. As a result, I now feel more confident about the steps I want to take when I graduate from Penn State.