My Summer at the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)

Anusha Khansaheb, Weitzman Masters in Historic Preservation, 2024

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern with the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), one of the largest heritage non-profits in India. I worked in the …

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The Ultimate Career Assessment Test for Students (Free)

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 …

By Esther Ra
Esther Ra Associate Director, Nursing/Education/Social Work
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My Summer at CIRCA Old Houses + Heritage Consulting Inc.

Meagan Kearney, Weitzman Masters in Historic Preservation, 2024

This past summer I had the opportunity to intern at two unique preservation-oriented organizations. These two organizations, CIRCA Old Houses and Heritage Consulting Inc., allowed me to experience and learn how the …

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My Summer at MASS Design

Leechen Zhu, Weitzman Master of Architecture, 2024

In the gallery of the MASS office, looking out towards Poughkeepsie’s Main Street, is a quote on the wall by the Austrian architect Walter Pichler: “Architecture is an embodiment of the power and …

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Design Career Fairs

Get ready for the 2024 Design Career Fairs!  Career Services is hosting not one, but TWO career fairs for students interested in the design fields.  Meet representatives from firms and organizations looking to connect with design students, make their work …

By Dianne Hull
Dianne Hull Senior Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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On the Move with SEPTA: Transit Tales

Mansha Kohli, Weitzman Masters in City & Regional Planning, 2024

Prior to attending the City Planning program at Penn, I was a management consultant in New York. While I enjoyed the client-facing role and project-based work, my job lacked the …

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Identifying Red Flags: A Guide to Avoiding Fraudulent Job Offers

As we coast through September and really dig our heels into this school year, many of us (like me!) may be thinking back wistfully to summer vacations on the beach. However, just like a red flag on the shoreline warns …

By Anne Dickinson
Anne Dickinson Senior Associate Director, The College
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Welcome to Fall 2023 from Career Services!

Welcome to the Fall 2023 semester! I always love the start of the academic year with the hustle and bustle of Locust Walk and a whole new semester of ideas to explore and experiences to pursue.

Amid all of this …

By Barbara Hewitt
Barbara Hewitt Executive Director
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Pursuing a Different Design Field

Jessica Lin, COL & SEAS ’23, Long Island, NY

Throughout my time at Penn, I have been lucky enough to explore various art and design-related fields. When I first arrived on campus three years ago, I was sure I would …

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What Is Upskilling?

Before you land a job, you might spend hours learning a particular set of skills to thrive in that industry and role. Once you start your first day, however, your learning should be far from over. Upskilling is when you …

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