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[Video] What Would Seniors Tell Their Freshman Selves?

Video by: Carolyn Popescu and Maggie Wrobel

With finals week well underway, Penn State seniors find themselves savoring their last few days in Happy Valley. We asked them to reflect upon their four years in State College and answer a simple question: What would you tell your freshman-year self?

Some seniors urge their freshman selves to study more and hit the library. Others, however, encourage letting loose, partying more, and taking things less seriously.

But what was the most popular advice from Penn State seniors? “Get involved and be yourself.”

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Carolyn Popescu

Current senior studying Advertising and Visual Arts, Carolyn has a passion for entertainment and music. She also loves photography, film, graphic design, social media, and all things in between. She's the current Sony Music Marketing Representative for State College, so be sure to reach out to her with any local music scene questions, ideas, proposals, or if you just need someone to geek out about music with.

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