We’ve been hearing a lot from incoming Penn students – undergrads, grad students, and transfer students alike! We share your enthusiasm and we look forward to meeting and working with you in the fall!
Incoming students served by our office …
Fadila Traore, COL ’26, North Caldwell, NJ
Working as a policy analyst for the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) office in Philadelphia was an incredibly rewarding experience that helped solidify my confidence in exploring new career paths after leaving the …
Chukwubuikem Madu, WH ’26, Houston, TX
This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with several non-profit organizations dedicated to increasing political literacy among Gen-Z voters. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by young voters, such as misinformation and a …
Ashti Tiwari, COL ’27, Corning, NY
This summer in Philadelphia, I had the opportunity to work with Professor Julia Gray on her research on International Organizations (IOs) from the Ground Up: Understanding Global Cooperation through Data. With resources compiled from …
Celine Choi, COL ’25, College Station, TX
This summer, I had the privilege of working at CHILD USA, the leading nonprofit think tank dedicated to children’s rights. Under the mentorship of my constitutional law professor, Marci Hamilton—whose career I’ve long …
Manas Choure, COL ’26, Johns Creek, GA
This summer, I had the opportunity to work with the Department of Defense (DoD) for the federal government. The Department engages in Warfighting, Humanitarian Aid, Peacekeeping, Disaster Relief and Homeland Security, while simultaneously …
Seo Yoon Yang, COL & WH ’26, Chattanooga, TN
Throughout my three years at Penn, taking courses in addressing the macroeconomics of contrasting economies and learning about the political instability of the Global South, I’ve been accustomed to the narrative …
Lala Mustafa, COL ’26, Baku, Azerbaijan
This summer, I had the honor of continuing my research under Professor Julia Gray from the Political Science Department. This project – as part of Professor Gray’s forthcoming book on the vitality of international …
Menna Delva, COL ’26, Norwalk, CT
This summer, I had the privilege of interning at a private law firm in Connecticut, where I primarily shadowed esteemed attorney Reine Boyer. The firm specialized in business and corporate law, family law and …
New York Magazine reports that nearly 30,000 federal workers have been laid off since Trump took office in January. As this number continues to rise, so does the uncertainty and confusion surrounding the job transition.
For those who have spent …
Grace Wang, COL ’26, Plano, TX
This summer, I had the honor of working in the United States House of Representatives in Washington D.C. on Capitol Hill! Specifically, I worked as a Legislative Intern for the Health Subcommittee in the …
