originally published on Forage
Written byZoe Kaplan
Edited by Emily Courtney
Updated on March 15, 2024
Forage puts students first. Our blog articles are written independently by our editorial team. They have not been paid for or sponsored by …
originally published on Forage
Written byZoe Kaplan
Edited by Emily Courtney
Updated on March 15, 2024
Forage puts students first. Our blog articles are written independently by our editorial team. They have not been paid for or sponsored by …
Are you a pre-health student at Penn and wondering about what research you should engage in to be a competitive applicant to health profession schools? Review this resource to identify types of research experiences that you can pursue, how and where to look for opportunities, and when to seek out these roles.
Randy Bach, COL ’24, San Diego, CA
I’ve always been interested in food behavior: specifically in what we eat, why we eat, and what factors influence how much we eat. At Penn, I started research to explore these fields, and …
Jorge Rodriguez, COL ’26, Vineland, NJ
This past summer I was given the opportunity of being an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Donita Brady’s lab, which is a part of the Cancer Biology Department and Abramson Family Research Institute within …
Jialin Huang (Coordinator, Pre-Grad Team) joins the show this week to discuss her journey to Penn Career Services! A graduate of Muhlenberg College this past December, Jialin talks about her externship program, utilizing networks, and advice for seniors getting ready …
Mari Andrzejewski, NUR ’24, Trumbull, CT
When I initially applied to nursing school, I did so because I loved the human body, and I loved connecting with others. While I love nursing for those reasons, I learned to love it …
A global experience through Penn Abroad can strengthen and broaden your pre-professional preparation and enrich your academic experience. Check out Penn Abroad’s Global Opportunities: Pre-Health to learn about programs around the world that can develop your cultural competence, knowledge of …
Prabh Kaur, COL ’26, Seaford, DE
“Do you know what a PCR is?” I was met with this question the first day I came to the lab. Stepping into the Wagner lab in September 2022 under the expert guidance of …
The art of sending cold emails to future faculty advisors and the science behind how to make it work
Contacting faculty members before/during the application cycle is becoming more of a “trend” than a “hack” among students applying to graduate …
Are you a pre-law student who is in the process of applying to law school, but not sure how get started with compiling your school list?
Digging deeper into individual law schools’ websites is a good start, but it can …