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Out of the 34 classes that I have taken at Penn, it may be surprising that my favorite course was actually not what you might think of as a course in the traditional sense. I started my independen...

There are probably a million and one ways to spend spring break, but the trip that I went on a few weeks ago during that time is arguably the best. Through a program at Penn called Alliance fo...

As I write this, I am one month away from graduation. Senior year is a funny experience because while my daily life feels similar to freshman, sophomore, and junior year, I’ve been keenly aware ...

Whenever someone hears I am studying to be a nurse, the first topic they poach me with is ‘clinicals’. To quickly clarify what exactly nursing clinicals are, it is important to note how essent...

Philly is a diverse city. There’s always somewhere to go and something to do, see and eat. Through my time at Penn and my time living in Philly, I have come to know Philly pretty well. I’ve co...

Penn can be a busy place and it’s important to take some time for yourself. Allowing yourself to take a break can re-energize you to get back to all of the incredible things you’re doing, so&n...