"Your friends, because they become your family. I still have my freshmen friends; they're the ones you keep."

Nivedita Jada

(senior-biology)

"Computers, 'cause so much stuff is based off the Internet. Classes submit homework on the Internet, e-mail, all that good stuff."

Erin Cummings

(senior-agriculture and bioengineering)

"Instant message, because it's the quick and easy way to keep in touch with friends."

Allison Kuchta

(senior-English)

"The TV. But, I wasted too much time on it -- bad idea."

John McGrorey

(senior-materials science)

"Computer. So much is based off the computer. [People are] more likely to IM (instant message) you, than call you. Socially and academically, everything is geared to computers."

Pat Sachse

(junior-music education)

"A Sonic-care toothbrush. [It] just makes your mouth feel like you got out of the dentist."

Eddie Dench

(senior-computer engineering)

"Penn State gear -- all about being patriotic about your school."

Kelly Berger

(freshman-communications)

"The thought of not being a freshman, cause you always think of other places than where you're at in your current station in life."

Niels Snyder

(junior-kinesiology)

"Easy Mac. It's easy, and you cook it in your microwave."

Abby Cowburn

(senior-labor and industrial relations)

"Cash. Don't ever be without cash."

Shani Tannis

(graduate-media studies)

Compiled by Rachel Spivak