Articles by Jay Shah
11/25/18 7:20pm
Jay Shah | Rediscovering my heritage inside a lecture hall
I started to fully appreciate the other part of my identity beyond boxes on the demographic section on an application. 10/18/18 8:12pm
Jay Shah | How Penn can make midterms and finals less stressful
If a student has three midterms in a day, they should be allowed to postpone one to another day. 09/19/18 11:52pm
Jay Shah | The new Houston Hall is fancy, but it’s not a student union
There is no central place on campus where all students, regardless of residence, can come together. 09/03/18 11:41pm
Jay Shah | Closing Huntsman early is not a ridiculous idea
So then does it make sense to resort to removing exams or reducing problem sets as a solution to campus stress? Doing this would undermine the very rigor of Penn that has made it what it is. 04/03/18 11:31pm
Jay Shah | The search for the perfect job can erase the traits that make us special
When did we forget to think about what we like to study and stand our ground? When did we forget to think for ourselves? 02/18/18 2:15pm
Jay Shah | We all have a role to play in the Campaign for Wellness
We should not view the process of changing campus culture as an interview where one individual asks questions and the other has answers. 02/02/18 7:30am
Jay Shah | Getting to know my professors as people
My respect for a professor goes up exponentially if they can open up about their struggles because it shows perseverance and resilience. 01/17/18 11:10pm
Jay Shah | What I learned from taking a break from social media
The smartphone has gone from being used as a communication device to more of a crutch. We use our phones to avoid making eye contact with people on Locust Walk, in line at the grocery store, and in the elevator. 09/06/17 10:47pm
Guest Column by Jay Shah | Reminder to upperclassmen: we were all freshmen once
Freshmen are often shocked to learn that there lies a multi-step process for them to find their home. 03/28/17 9:55pm