Blogger: Carrie Ann Sieglinger

Carrie Ann Sieglinger

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 @ 10:02 am

SUBJECT: using all the free services

So since this is my last semester here, I've been trying to really make the most of it.  And boy, let me tell you, there are a lot of free things that we get for being students.  Granted, we have to pay for a crap ton of stuff, but when you look into it, there's a lot of cool stuff we get for free.  I've been spending a lot of time at the career services office, working with their staff to get the most out of my job hunt.  I've gone there a bunch of times and it's great because it's all free.  I even took a cool personality test to see which type of job suits my personality.  I would recommend every student goes and tries that, it was really neat to see the results.

Today I just went and got an N1H1 vaccine at the Sheetz Health building.  Totally free.  Totally awesome.  Well, except for the painful needle part, I guess. 

I also really like the free access to everything in Adler.  i spent an hour playing around in a raquetteball court one day and I use the weight room frequently.  It's so awesome to just go on in and do whatever you want and not have to worry about membership fees or anything.  I know we pay activity fees and all that, so yadda yadda it's not free, but you pay that fee whether or not you use anything.  So I figure I'll make the most of it. 

Anyone else have any fun free services they use on campus?  (besides the free internet access that we all use and abuse!)


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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 @ 10:59 am
Posted by Marcy


Carrie-- I've never been in a place where there are more free things to do and see--speaker series, films, bus trips, performances, readings, exhibits, sports--but just because I'm in college, I've never had so little free time to take advantage of what's on offer. That's what you call ironic.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 @ 8:42 pm
Posted by James Irion


Carrie, Quite the interesting blog, and my apologies for not recognizing you yesterday as I sat at the CJO table. :) You do have a point about the free stuff on campus and I would like to add to your list: clubs and organizations, such as the Criminal Justice Organization and History Society of which I am an active member. The first 2 years I attended Penn State Altoona I never touched any groups or clubs, but this time around I'm very glad I did (for free too) because of the experiences I've had, people I've networked with, and activities I've been able to take part in. Definetly a wonderful part of Penn State Altoona, definetly. Have a safe and delicious Thanksgiving holiday too, take care till next blog. James

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