YCP Blog - Students

For Zack and Sydney Mentzer, York College Spartan lacrosse is a family affair. The siblings are in their second year together at York College.

The York College Women’s Wrestling Team, headed by Assistant Wrestling Coach Brian Gross and Head Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach Duane Bastress ‘06, has achieved great success in its first year.

Spartans, no matter where you are in your academic journey, it is never too late—or too early— to plan for your future!

In Getting to Know Yo(u)rk, we speak to members of the York College community to shed light on various aspects of the college experience.

Many students experience the urge to quit college at one time or another. Through the Spartan Success Network and an array of data-driven, student-focused initiatives, York College of Pennsylvania strives to help students overcome that temptation and complete their degree.

Zoe Kluegel ’25 wants to make an impact through her work in Civil Engineering.

As you begin to think about picking up a part-time job, it’s important to find the balance between your academics, extracurriculars, and your job.

Nathan Leakway '24 describes his experience as a nontraditional student at York College of Pennsylvania.

December graduate and Political Science major Jay Hynes ’23 is on a mission to make the world around them better.

Learn about the benefits of taking a night class at York College.

With a little preparation, you’ll feel confident and well-informed about selecting your courses for next semester.

Civil and Mechanical Engineering majors learned how engineering supports Hersheypark's infrastructure and how to become a part of that.

Considering that the age of onset for mental health problems can directly coincide with traditional college years, it is helpful to be reminded that there exists for students at YCP a vast array of tools with which they can maintain their mental health.

York College celebrates this month on campus, and three current York College students talk about their favorite cultural traditions and how they celebrate them.

Did you know commuters make up about one-third of York College’s undergraduate students? Learn from students, faculty, and staff who share their commuting experiences, as well as the resources commuter students can take advantage of.

At York College of Pennsylvania, our student-athletes strive to dominate on the field or court, while also excelling in the classroom.

Austin Brown ’23 completed a 450+-hour internship as an Operations Intern at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim, PA.

Delaney Bartholow ’24, Abbey Brown ’24, and Gabrielle Haring ’24 embarked on a semester-long overseas adventure in spring 2023 to expand their academic horizons and engage in meaningful volunteer work.

Take a look at these tips to help you ease into college life and start your first semester at York College of Pennsylvania on a high note.

In Designed for Action, we meet the students who are making an impact outside of the classroom.

In Designed for Action, we meet the students who are making an impact outside of the classroom.

Students have many reasons for taking a break between high school and college and even during college―to work, travel, or recharge mentally. York College of Pennsylvania strives to keep students engaged in the college experience throughout that time.

Several groups of York College students spent time learning in international locations during the first part of summer.

Acell Spencer '24 led and starred in the play Because They Have No Words during the fall of 2022.

In Designed for Action, we meet the students who are making an impact outside of the classroom.

Check out some of our favorite apps to help make your college transition just a bit easier and help you keep up with everything happening at York College!

In Designed for Action, we meet the students who are making an impact outside of the classroom.

The Jody Appell Award is given by the York College of Pennsylvania Student Senate to recognize a student organization’s community service throughout the year.

York College’s Education program is not only about students learning to teach, but helping them bring out the best in young people from all walks of life.

In Getting to Know Yo(u)rk, we speak to members of the York College community to shed light on various aspects of the college experience.

As uncertainty looms beyond graduation, York College of Pennsylvania aims to prepare students for their next steps—and the anxiety that goes with them.

Shae Melendez, an Accounting major who graduated in May 2023, completed an internship with RKL LLP, the largest accounting and consulting firm in South Central Pennsylvania.

York College students who volunteer at Glenn Hope benefit from their interactions with veterans, hearing their stories, and learning about how combat affects our veterans.

YCP student filmmakers present screenings of their three films, followed by an audience Q&A session.

A junior at York College, Sarah took advantage of local resources and worked with two organizations, the York Opioid Collaborative (YOC) and The RASE Project, to bring an instructor to campus for training sessions.

College can be a confusing place with numerous options available to students looking for the best experiences both on and off campus. In our Getting to Know Yo(u)rk series, we hear from members of the York College community about what is of interest to them.

Students in Human Services and Recreation Leadership courses learn leadership skills and offer mentoring to local youth they welcome onto campus.

This past winter, eight students went on an international exchange trip to India to volunteer at the Homes of the Indian Nation (HOINA) hostel for three weeks.

Navigating college as the first family member to attend can be overwhelming. York College strives to reduce the stress while building community.

The Rock Lititz Live Event Scholarship is an award offered to two musically gifted students who have aspirations for a career in the live music industry.

Katie Martino '24 and Isabella Ewing '25 worked with lacrosse athletes at White Rose Lacrosse Club, ranging from second through seventh grade.

The institution hosts 12 fraternities and sororities after welcoming two organizations to campus in the last two years.

Lovell Bangura ’25 was born in the United States but grew up in Sierra Leone, where his grandmother was the chief of his village.

What steps do you need to take to stay on track with a four-year degree? Keep up with your courses and walk across the stage on time by checking these tips!

Experiential Learning is alive and well at York College of Pennsylvania, and the White Rose Music Fest, held in October 2022, is just one example of how YCP helps students stay engaged with the local community.

Stephanie Perago discusses her role in the Undeclared program and working with Undeclared students. Stephanie has been the Coordinator of Undeclared Student Advising for nine years.

Hiring managers at some of the area’s largest companies and organizations see the difference in employees who have graduated from York College.

Senior Sport Management major DJ Rohrbaugh, who graduates in December 2022, is making changes on the wrestling mat.

When Hospitality and Tourism Management major Gia Levis ’24 needs a place to study or hang out, she heads to the Study Abroad Center and Global Learning Lounge.

Current and former York College of Pennsylvania students, as well as Director of Student Accessibility Julie Rasmuson, speak about their experiences with disability and Student Accessibility Services, both at York College and in their daily lives.

This is part of a series on the Undeclared Program at York College of Pennsylvania.

Since her first year at YCP, Isabel has known she wants to work in industrial and organizational psychology.

The College offers more than 70 majors and minors to aid students who may be considering changing their majors.

In our On the Ground series, we explore some of YCP’s most memorable places and spaces with help from our own Spartan students.

In Designed for Action, we meet the students who are making an impact outside of the classroom.

In our On the Ground series, we explore some of YCP’s most meaningful places and spaces, both on campus and in nearby York, with help from our own Spartan students.

This story is one of a series on the Undeclared Program at York College of Pennsylvania.

Mikayla Trost ’22 wants to see more girls aspire to be engineers and enroll in engineering degree program

In our On the Ground series, we explore some of YCP’s most meaningful places and spaces with help from our own Spartan students.

Charlie Green ’23 was elected for the leadership post of the governing body in April.

For John Clegg ’22, research isn’t just another component of his education. It’s what helped him land his job as a Network Security Engineer at IT Edge.

Civil Engineering major Isabella Lee-Hauser ’23 loves the personal and professional experiences she receives in the Kinsley Engineering Center.

York College of Pennsylvania students have been researching and telling the stories of the area’s lesser-known Black historical figures buried at Lebanon Cemetery.

Alayna Muñoz ’23 (Laurel, MD) has served those with disabilities since high school. Now she’s working to find solutions to issues brought on by the pandemic.

On March 24, 2022, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., presented its new members at York College of Pennsylvania.

Stephanie Perago is thankful to be part of the Spartan community and relishes her role as mentor.

Head Coach Evan Scheffey measures athletic performance using data gathered through GPS-enabled vests.

Fine Arts majors have the opportunity to advance their craft in the York College Studios at Marketview Arts, while also finding inspiration in galleries throughout the building.

Biology major Caleb Keller ‘22 presented his research, “The Detection of SARS-Cov-2 RNA in Wastewater to Estimate COVID-19 Occurrence at York College of Pennsylvania” at the 2022 Undergraduate Research Showcase.

In Designed for Action, we meet the students who are making an impact outside of the classroom.

Cole Medvesky ’23 is passionate about cars, so when he was offered an internship at Soul Performance Products in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, he was thrilled.

Human Services major Samuel “Sam” Jarvis ’23 came to York College of Pennsylvania as a transfer student in the fall of 2021. His desire to connect older and younger generations led him to work in gerontology.

In our On the Ground series, we explore some of YCP’s most beloved places and spaces with help from our own Spartan students.

That cute, little park bench? It might be made from recycled shampoo bottles. And thanks to Brianna “Bri” Hertz ’23, some of those recyclables might come from York College of Pennsylvania.

When most students sign up for a class, they expect lectures or maybe a few group projects or essays. They don’t expect the opportunity to run multiple campus publications. In the Publications Management course with Dr. Travis Kurowski, Associate Professor of Creative Writing, that’s exactly what you get.

Spencer Smith ’22 is concerned about the environment, and that has led him to research opportunities in the classroom as well as outside class in Costa Rica and Scotland.

Entering the Nursing Simulation Lab at York College, Nursing students experience a real-world setup of what they’ll encounter in the field.

This spring, we are celebrating a number of climate-friendly initiatives through the 2022 Sustainability Awareness Campaign, a series of events happening from April 18 - 29.

In our On the Ground series, we explore some of YCP’s most beloved places and spaces with help from our own Spartan students.

In Designed for Action, we meet the students who are making an impact outside the classroom.

Hailey Kehoe ‘24 overcame a severe brain hemorrhage, multiple surgeries, and learning to walk again. Now, she’s planning to give back with a career in art therapy.

In our On the Ground series, we explore some of YCP’s most beloved places and spaces with help from our own Spartan students.

The Graham Collaborative Innovation Fellows are addressing real-world issues using the power of design thinking, an approach to problem solving that centers around the human experience.

In Designed for Action, we meet the students who are making an impact outside the classroom.

In our On the Ground series, we explore some of YCP’s most beloved places and spaces with help from our own Spartan students.

Resident Assistant hiring season is here, which means that new opportunities are opening up for YCP students to help other Spartans adapt to college life.

“Through the challenges and triumphs,” says Julianna Orkin ’23, “I’m immensely grateful for the opportunities York College has afforded me and will continue to afford me.”

Hispanic students and staff reflect on and appreciate what it means to be Hispanic and how their heritage has impacted their lives.

Sherrell “China” Robinson ’22 had days when there wasn’t enough food in the house to feed herself, but she pushed past her struggles to rewrite her story.

The way most faculty and students interact is often transactional. York College of Pennsylvania is trying to change that.

From the first day on campus to donning their caps and gowns, the past few years have been an adventure for the Class of 2021.

Eric Milne ’93 is no ordinary donor, according to students who have benefitted from his generosity, which supports the York College Community Opportunity Scholarship Program (YCCOSP).

With Earth Day and Arbor Day both happening at the tail end of April, York College is focusing on how our community can interact responsibly with the environment this spring.

April is a great time for writers. Spring is in full swing, with flowers blooming and the world opening up in all kinds of inspiring ways. And at York College of Pennsylvania, members of our vibrant writing community are reflecting on how their skills and passions have grown.

Rachael Finley, Director of Campus Recreation and Cody Seachrist, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation at York College of Pennsylvania, worked to keep students connected and motivated through Recreational sports and workouts.

Ines Ramirez ‘97/MBA ‘07, the Assistant Director of Intercultural Life at York College, was once a Rotary Exchange Student from Ecuador, living in York and attending classes at York College of Pennsylvania. Today, she is host to Adrian Arguello, who also grew up in Ecuador.

COVID-19 has reemphasized the need for everyone to take care of themselves. Through a series of events, challenges, and campus-wide goals, York College is helping students make wellness a priority.

York College of Pennsylvania students and faculty are using the momentum of “The Hill We Climb” to bring poetry and performance to a modern platform.

Some graduating college students might have to interview and be hired for a job before ever meeting their colleagues in person. Here’s how York College of Pennsylvania is helping students prepare.