Meet the Student Team

 
 
 
Kyra Fripp
Serena Young
 

Serena Young

Peer Career Advisor    

Major: Mechanical Engineering 

Class Year: 2022

Favorite Quote: "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."

What do you love about Penn State Abington: I really like the size of the campus and how welcoming the faculty and staff are.

Advice you would give another student: My advice to students would be to step out of their comfort zones.

 

 

 
 
 Ilyssa Davis
 

Ilyssa Davis 

Event & Employer Assistant 

Major: Corporate Communications

Class year: 2022

Favorite Quote: " Two people can look at the same thing and see it differently."

What do you love about Penn State Abington: I love how small the campus is, people can know and remember who you are and the connections you can build.

Advice you would give another student: It's okay if you don't know what you want to do and if you make mistakes. It only helps you open your perspectives and find your way.

 

 

 

Gabriela Scipione

Gabriela Scipione

Social Media and Marketing Intern

Major: Corporate Communication

Minor: Business

Class Year: 2021

What do you love about Penn State Abington: I love that there is a sense of home here at Penn State Abington. There is a place for everyone, and the faculty and staff are just as involved as the students are.

Advice you would give another student: I would tell other students to find their niche here because it only makes school much more enjoyable.

 

 

Rufaida Haque

Data Analyst   

Major: Business Health Services

Minors: Health Policy and Administration, Corporate Communication

Class Year: 2024

Favorite Quote:  "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."

What do you love about Penn State Abington:  I love the close relationship students and faculty have. Everyone at Abington wants to see their students succeed and will mentor them along the way.

Advice you would give another student: Whatever you do, whether it be a project or internship search, start early. You never know the opportunities that will open when you give yourself the time to explore.

 

 

Carly Pannella

Social Media & Marketing Intern

Major: Corporate Communications

Class Year: 2022

Favorite Quote: "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."

What do you love about Penn State Abington: I love the sense of community and belonging the small campus provides.

Advice you would give another student: Take advantage of all the opportunities Penn State Abington has to offer. I know it can be overwhelming, but just start somewhere and begin forming connections.

 

 

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Ja-Neil Wehr

Event & Employer Assistant

Major: Business Management

Class Year: 2024

Favorite Quote: "Where the is ruin, there is hope for treasure."

What do you love about Penn State Abington: What I love about Penn State Abington:  I love the diversity at this campus and due to its size you're able to build strong connections with other students. 

Advice you would give another student: Don't focus on the negatives or the things that aren't going to plan, but instead focus on all of the positivity surrounding you and all of the good that is yet to come. 

 

 

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Patrick Doyle

Social Media & Marketing Intern

Major: Corporate Communications

Class Year: 2022

Favorite Quote: “Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted” - John Lennon

What do you love about Penn State Abington: I love the small community atmosphere that Penn State Abington provides and how everyone is so willing to go out of their way for each other.

Advice you would give another student: My advice would be to take advantage of every opportunity that Penn State provides because many of the opportunities presented are unique once-in-a-lifetime experiences.