English Advising Center
140 Burrowes Building
814-863-0258
Penn State is a huge place, and sometimes it is easy to feel you are just another face in the crowd. The wide variety of opportunities available and the vast selection of courses from which to choose is wonderful, but they can also seem overwhelming at times. The English Advising Center is here to help you feel more at home, to clarify requirements and choices, and to empower you to take charge of your education and to take full advantage of the many opportunities at PSU.
Two advisers assist our five hundred English & American Studies majors:
Tracey Melnick - Advising Coordinator
Tam2@psu.edu
Janet Lyon - Honors Students
jwl12@psu.edu
Plan to meet with your adviser at least once a semester to discuss course scheduling for the next semester(s), to review your audit, and to learn about special programs, readings, or presentations that the department, college, or university has scheduled. Your adviser is also an excellent person to provide or guide you towards information about internships and externships, planning your schedule to accommodate study abroad or post-graduate plans, and to discuss career goals.
Everyone goes through periods where they feel overburdened or stressed out or inexplicably "blue." If you are having a difficult semester, for any reason, please meet with your adviser. Often, just talking about what's going on can help you clarify things or put them in perspective. Your adviser may also be able to suggest some strategies for coping and can also put you in touch with other people and resources who can help you.
To make an appointment to meet with Tracey Melnick, schedule a time online at: http://www.la.psu.edu/advising-appt/
To make an appointment to meet with Janet Lyon, contact the Undergraduate Office at 814-863-0258.
And remember, the final responsibility for fulfilling major, college, and university requirements is yours. Students who self-advise run the risk of discovering at graduation time that they have not met all requirements. Don't let this happen to you. The Advising Center operates as a service for all English and American Studies Majors. It's here for you. Don't hesitate to visit!
Important Information
If you want information about what is necessary to fulfill graduation requirements, see your adviser .
See your mentor if you are interested in questions such as:
- What can you do with a degree in English?
- What courses should someone like you take?
- What are the various fields within the discipline of English
- Why is the program organized as it is?
- What is the value of a literary education
