Welcome to Rattle the Box! We’re here to help you find fun ways to support your Penn State freshman as he or she adjusts to life in State College. Discover and suggest great experiences and products specifically selected by our team to help your college student get off to the best possible start. (Hint: Suggesting gifts is really just a great way to give advice :) Next Back Rattle The box Welcome to Rattle the Box!

First, we’d like to get to know you and your student! Your name I have a Son Daughter who will be a freshman at Penn State this fall. His/her name is I’m his/her Mother Father He/she was born on (seems like yesterday) Rattle The box Mary Jane 04/18/1992 Next

Jane showed up at Penn State and was… (Drag the adjectives to the boxes below) Next Back Rattle The box Ready to take on the world Excited Nervous Optimistic Confident Sad Adventurous Unsure Happy Stressed

In Jane’s free time you can expect to find her: Next Back Rattle The box Enjoying the outdoors Staying inside

How much does Jane enjoy doing the following: Next Back Rattle The box Creating or admiring art Playing a sport

How much does Jane enjoy doing the following: Next Back Rattle The box Hanging out with Friends Going hiking/ camping/ biking/ running

In social situations, Jane: Next Back Rattle The box Takes awhile to jump in Jumps right in

Discover fun ways to help your student get off to a great start in State College. Next Rattle The box Back Wondering why? Scroll over the gift boxes for more information! Supporting students in a few key areas during their first semester increases the likelihood that they’ll have a successful first year. Helping Jane feel comfortable in her new surroundings is a true gift. For many students, college will be the first time they share a room (and not a particularly big one, either). Feeling comfortable in a new dorm room leads to better concentration, sleep, and sense that Penn State is where they belong. Want more information? Click here! Creating a comfortable environment includes not only the physical space and decor, but also the quality of the relationship students establish with their new roommates. Effective strategies for creating a comfortable space include (1) Adding lamps so that overhead fluorescent lights are used infrequently, (2) Adding plants to improve concentration and sleep, (3) Enjoying a shared activity with your new roommate to get to know each other better.

Which of the following activities would you encourage Jane to participate in more (Check all that apply)? Get outside Relax Try something new Get active Connect with others Increase faith Appreciate art & beauty Have fun Meet new people Other: Next Back Rattle The box

Which of the following gift options would you like to see suggested (Check all that apply)? Free experiences only Paid experiences Paid products Next Back Rattle The box Our database contains lots of ideas that are free or covered under Jane’s activity fee. We also have activities and products that require an additional cost. Let us know what you’d like displayed.

Rattle the Box thinks that Jane would like the following: Satisfied with gifts! Rattle The box Don’t like our suggestion? Let us try again! Select options to suggest to Jane “Being around plants helps people concentrate better in the home and workplace. Studies show that tasks performed while under the calming influence of nature are performed better and with greater accuracy, yielding a higher quality result.” More information

How do you want Jane to feel when she receives this gift? Aww! HAHAHAHA! Nostalgic Entertained Challenged Sentimental Connected to home Rattle The box Next

Preview Let’s personalize your gift for Jane! Please choose one of the following methods to reveal your gift to Jane: Puzzles Picture Wheel Video Music Add a message for Jane to see when she opens her gift: Remember you couldn’t decide whether to bring Beansie or not? Guess who’s in the mail headed to Penn State! I hope you have a great time, Jane. Have some fun on us with your new roommate and friends. We love and miss you already! Rattle The box

Rattle! Remember you couldn’t decide whether to bring Beansie or not? Guess who’s in the mail headed to Penn State! I hope you have a great time, Jane. Have some fun on us with your new roommate and friends. We love and miss you already! Jane, you have been rattled by your Mother! Change Gift Reveal Rattle The box

Confirmation Thank you for working with us to make Jane’s college experience more enjoyable. Rattle the Box will notify Jane that she has been Rattled. Rattle The box Rattle The box

Recipient View! Rattle The box Rattle The box The following will demonstrate what the gift recipient will do to view the gift suggestions.

Please let us know your RTB code: Next RTB12345 Rattle The box Welcome to Rattle the Box!

You’ve been rattled! Your Mother has rattled you, please click below to see her gift suggestions HERE! Rattle The box Welcome, Jane!

See your gift suggestions! Remember you couldn’t decide whether to bring Beansie or not? Guess who’s in the mail headed to Penn State! I hope you have a great time, Jane. Have some fun on us with your new roommate and friends. We love and miss you already! Jane, you have been rattled by your Mother! Rattle The box

Rattle The box Make some pottery with your roommate at 2000 degrees Click here for more information about 2000 degrees Dinner with your roommate at Rotelli’s Click here to see Rotelli’s menu Get plants locally from Woodrings Floral Gardens to add some life to your room! Get plants locally at Woodrings Floral Gardens Your Mother thinks that you would like one of the following:

Rattle The box Jane, we hope you enjoy your gift! Now, Let your Mother know what you have picked and send a thank you note to her! Next

Use the box below to let your Mother know how much you appreciate the gift: Hi Mom, Thank you so much for the gift & thank you for sending Beansie! I can’t wait to go to 2000 degrees with my new friends! Love you and miss you! Love, Jane Send! Do you want to attach pictures or animations? Rattle The box

Congratulations Hey Jane, thank you for using our service! We hope you continue to use Rattle the Box in the near future. Rattle The box Rattle The box

Rattle The box Thank you for taking the time to look at our Rattle the Box demonstration. Please return to the email and view the second demonstration (for boys), or take the survey! Thank you!