Unraveling Nausea and Emesis Mechanisms through Hands-On Exploration

Allaha Mohiby, COL ’25, Pomona, NY

This summer, I had the opportunity to work in the lab of Professor DeJonghe. I had an amazing experience working alongside postdoctoral researcher Dr. Tito Borner and lab technician Allison Pataro. The lab focuses …

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What Are Leadership Skills? Examples and Definition

If you’ve never had a professional job before, you might be wondering — how can I possibly have leadership skills? Yet you don’t need to hold a leadership position to have leadership skills. You can build these skills through academic projects, …

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Are Unions Making a Comeback?

The past couple of days have brought a rash of headlines about union victories at the National Labor Relations Board—most of which are based on decisions that the NLRB has made that theoretically make it easier for workers to form …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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From the Director’s Desk: A Time for Exploration

Welcome back! As we start another Fall semester at Penn, recruiting activities are ramping up.  From information sessions to career fairs and other virtual events, there are a great number of opportunities to connect with employers. As you navigate this …

By David Ross
David Ross Director, Undergraduate Career Initiatives
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Welcome to Career Services!

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Reflecting on a Summer of Health Policy & Human Rights Work

Grace Wang, COL ’26, Plano, TX

This summer, I had the privilege of interning at The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, a legal-advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. This opportunity perfectly combined my interests in legal …

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Challenging Anti-Worker Preemption in PA: Shifting Political Paradigms and Embracing the Progressive Legacy of FDR

Macy Stacher, COL ’24, New York, NY

This summer I had the amazing opportunity to participate in a fellowship with the Roosevelt Institute, a public policy think tank working to rewrite the rules to build a more democratic economy in …

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3 Times it’s Okay to Say No at Work

“No” is one of the most common first words for English-speaking babies, but as working adults, it can be one of the hardest things to say—especially at the office.

Saying no doesn’t have to be scary, especially when it’s warranted. …

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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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It’s Rocket Science: A Summer with M51 Space

Sophia Fitzsimonds, COL ’24, New Haven, CT, USA

M51 Space, a UPenn student-founded startup, is an educational nonprofit focused on enriching student’s knowledge and experience with the research, design, development, and deployment process of high powered rockets. This summer, I …

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