Share your story
We’ll regularly share prompts to help you recall details about your time at Penn State Mont Alto. Click on any of the questions among the posts below to add your comments to the prompt.
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- How did Mont Alto shape the life of your friend or family member—and how did you see that impact in them?Think about the changes you noticed in your loved one because of Mont Alto. Did they grow in confidence, skills, or opportunities? Share what you saw from your perspective.
- What traditions or events do/did you look forward to each year?Think about the moments that gave each year at Mont Alto a rhythm or something special to anticipate. Was it a campus festival, a sports game, a holiday event, or a community gathering? Share the tradition or event you looked forward to most, and tell us what made it meaningful to you.
- Current students: If you could describe Mont Alto in one word or phrase that feels positive and true for you, what would it be?Think of the first word or short phrase that comes to mind when you picture Mont Alto at its best. Maybe it’s about the people, the campus atmosphere, the opportunities, or the sense of community you’ve found here. Share the word or phrase—and if you’d like, explain why it feels so true to your experience.
- What advice would you give today’s students who are trying to make the most of Mont Alto while it still exists?Imagine you’re speaking directly to current Mont Alto students. What wisdom would you pass along to help them enjoy and appreciate the campus while they’re here? It could be practical—like favorite study spots or classes to take—or more personal, like advice on building friendships, seizing opportunities, or savoring traditions. Share the guidance you wish someone had given you.
- For family & friends: What stories did your loved one share with you about their Mont Alto experience that still stand out?Think back to the stories your friend or family member told about their time at Mont Alto. Maybe it was a funny dorm moment, a favorite professor, or the way campus traditions shaped their experience. Share the details that stuck with you—what you heard, how it made you feel, and why it still matters. These secondhand memories help show Mont Alto’s reach beyond just the people who studied there.
- How did coming to Mont Alto change your life or shape your future path?Think about the ways Mont Alto opened doors for you or changed your direction. Did it influence your career choice, give you confidence, connect you with lifelong friends, or introduce you to new ideas? Maybe it set you on a path you hadn’t expected. Share the story of how Mont Alto shaped who you are today — big or small, every way it mattered counts.
- Who made the biggest difference to you at Mont Alto (a professor, staff member, friend)?Think about the people who shaped your Mont Alto journey. Was it a professor whose class sparked a new passion? A staff member who supported you when things got tough? A friend or roommate who made campus feel like home? Share their name if you’d like, tell us what they did, and explain why their impact has stayed with you. Your story could help honor their legacy and show how important Mont Alto’s community really is.
- What is your first memory of Penn State Mont Alto?Think back to the very first time Penn State Mont Alto became real to you. Maybe it was stepping onto campus for a tour, your first day of class, moving into the residence halls, or even a community event before you were a student. What details stand out—the people, the place, the feelings? Don’t worry about making it formal; just leave a comment to tell the story the way you’d share it with a friend. Short memories and long reflections are both welcome.