Student Life
Newly updated, PennMobile now lets you track your laundry, check dining hours and book GSRs
“It’s a fresh start,” Penn Labs co-director and Wharton sophomore Tiffany Chang said. “I think there [was] a lot of stigma around the app previously.”
Some students are earning course credits and 'earning easy money' by participating in experimental research
Wharton freshman Linda Zhang said she has participated in over 10 experiments from the Wharton Behavioral Laboratory this year, earning about $100. “You can earn easy money," she said. "Like if [I] have an hour in between classes, that’s usually what I do."
Why international students at Penn have to think twice about applying for financial aid
Dean of Admissions Eric Furda said that although he would love for Penn to offer the need-blind policy to international students, the University lacks the resources to do so.
A student group from Harvard is inviting controversial speakers to campus in pursuit of free speech
Harvard sophomore and President of the group, Conor Healy told the Harvard Crimson that the groups hopes to “[test] the university’s policies on free speech."
Here's what GAPSA has in store in the upcoming year
Looking forward, GAPSA President-elect Miles Owen wants to continue to address important issues, as well as other problems that have been "simmering in the background," he said.
Why many Nursing and pre-med students won't be able to Fling this year
“I’ve gone to a day of darties, but I’ve never properly flung,” College junior Adair Powers said. “I’m a junior and I haven’t had a year where I can really go out all weekend with my friends.”
Some professors are giving students more time to 'Fling'
“In the past, I’ve shown up with a lesson plan and there are very few people there — maybe a third of the class," physics professor Elliot Lipeles said.
Three Penn Law students are creating a group to provide mentorship for first-generation law students
“By the time you get to law school, or any professional school, there’s the assumption that the playing field is even,” Hossain said. “But I think what people forget is the experiences of a first-generation student — the experiences we come with, the stories that we bring — are completely different from the regular student that goes to law school.”
Meet the Wharton MBA student who is also a famous rapper
Many Wharton MBAs go into consulting and startups. First-year student Clyde Kelly is no different, except for the fact that he is also a successful rapper.
Students scramble to find plans after three summer abroad programs are canceled
Executive Director of the College of Liberal and Professional Studies David Bieber said that the programs were canceled because not enough students had signed up.
Meet the freshman running for school board in his home district
“I’m closer to the student body,” College freshman Harrison Meyer said. “You know, I can understand them more easily than the current board — the current board makes very little effort to reach out to the students.”
Adam Grant has criticized Penn as 'hyper-competitive.' But he teaches one of the hardest classes to get into.
There was an extensive application process to gain admission to the course, and students were notified via email whether or not they had been accepted. According to the email sent out to applicants, over 250 people applied for only 70 spots.
Students speak out on sexual assault, mental illness and Trump at Penn Monologues' annual production
This past weekend, ten Penn students took the stage in Arch Auditorium to perform original monologues as part of Penn Monologues’ eighth annual production.
The terrorist attack in Sweden hit close to home for students studying abroad or with family in the country
“Before going abroad, I was worried something like this was going to happen, but not in Sweden," College junior Lacey Chaum said. "It was the first time I ever felt like Stockholm was unsafe.”
Computer Science is becoming more popular among students of all majors — even those in the humanities
It is no secret that interest in computer science is skyrocketing. At Penn, the Computer Science and Information Sciences department is working to create a “richer selection” of courses that will appeal to students of all backgrounds.
Hillel, campus's only kosher-for-Passover dining option, increases prices during the holiday
"The ingredients required for Passover meals are substantially more expensive. Additional steps are also required for preparing the meals," Penn Director of Hospitality Services Pam Lampitt said in an email.
New UA leadership has big plans to improve mental health and lower costs on campus
College junior Michelle and College sophomore Jay Shah ran together on a platform targeting the five biggest issues they feel affect students on Penn’s campus.
After consideration, Penn Admissions opts not to delete admitted student Facebook groups
"The Class of 2021 Facebook group will remain active this year, barring any unforeseen issues,” Vice Dean and Director of Marketing and Communications Kathryn Bezella said in an emailed statement.
Medical school professors honored with awards credit their students and John Wayne
“I am continually amazed by the curiosity, the enthusiasm and the genuine desire for learning on the part of the Penn medical students,” professor of clinical medicine David Jaffe said.