Daniela Medina, COL ’26, Laredo, TX
This past summer, I researched on chronic kidney disease with the NIH and NIDDK. I was allowed to pick my coordinating center and lab funded by the NIH, and I chose to work at …
Jiamin Chen, COL ’26, Orlando, FL
This summer, I had the invaluable opportunity to engage in full-time research, an experience that deepened my appreciation for the dedication and perseverance required in the pursuit of a Ph.D. I was fascinated by …
Felicitas Tananibe, COL ’26, Philadelphia, PA
In the United States alone, Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) affects approximately 100,000 people; more than 90% are Black or African American. Growing up in a country where this illness was much heard off, I …
Gabrielle Cayo, COL ’27, Brooklyn, NY
After my freshman year at Penn and plenty of amazing courses, especially in the Urban Studies department, I hoped to spend my summer figuring out what career path I wanted to follow post-Penn. I …
Ebunoluwa Akadiri, COL ’25, Midlothian, VA
This summer, I received the wonderful opportunity to continue my independent research project started under the College House Fellowship Program (CHRF). My project, titled “Black Americans & Linguistic Discrimination in Health Care,” focuses on …
Rihem Sassi, WH ’26, Sousse, Tunisia
This summer, I had the opportunity to work as a research intern at Capstone DC, where I focused on policy analysis and its impact on various investments. My role allowed me to work with …
Makayla Clark, COL ’25, Burlington, NJ
This summer, I worked in the Laboratory for Structural, Physiological and Functional Imaging under Dr. Chamith Rajapakse. Growing up doing sports, I have encountered various types of bone issues. I, myself, have experienced fractures …
Sydney Wiggins, COL ’26, Philadelphia, PA
The significance of constituent services has long resonated with me. As a lifelong Philadelphia resident, I have always felt a deep-rooted commitment to serving my community. My academic journey at the University of Pennsylvania …
Erin Hong, WH ’26, Tenafly, NJ
This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern at Common Cents, a student-run organization at the University of Pennsylvania that doubles as a national nonprofit. Our mission is impactful yet simple: to prepare …
Emilia Caya Blonkenfeld, COL ’25, San Francisco, CA
This summer I had the privilege of continuing my project in the Warren Lab out of CHOP’s Center for Pediatric Comprehensive Bone Marrow Failure. With the help and generosity of Career Services …
