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Articles by Sarah Ryu
Faculty show wide gender gap
Though more women are going to college than ever before — 71.5 percent of 2008 U.S. high-school graduates, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — this doesn’t mean more women are becoming professors.
Going global | Bringing global education back home
A number of international students plan on returning to their home countries after graduation from an American university. But for some, the move back might not be instantaneous.
Going global | Pushed, pulled to study in U.S.
For many international students, coming to the United States for school often requires careful consideration. Factors include their home region, career plans and economic background.
Going global | Students overcome culture shock
International students experience a common challenge: acclimating to Penn. For many, the U.S. brings culture shocks from language, a new educational system and homesickness.
Painting Penn | When performing arts is a way of life
Students in the performing arts community tend to live for feelings of fulfillment while still holding down the other aspects of the Penn balancing act — other extracurricular activities, a social life and sleep.
Painting Penn | Community impact of arts is a two-way street
The question that artists and arts supporters at Penn face is how to share opportunities for arts exploration with the larger community.
Philly Fellows follow nontraditional paths
The fellowship program connects recent college graduates with nonprofit jobs in the Philadelphia area.
Senior has Glamourous visions of change
College senior Sohani Amarasekera was recently recognized as one of Glamour magazine’s Top 10 College Women and featured in its October issue as “The Visionary.”
Celebrating Latin Heritage | MEChA leader Trujillo focuses on giving back
For College senior Laura Trujillo, La Casa Latina Center has become her home away from home.
Cheaper textbook choices hit shelves
According to the National Association of College Stores 2008 report, the average student spent $702 on textbooks in the 2006-2007 academic year.