Taylor Buie, COL ’24, Philadephia, PA
My path began in the Spring of 2022. It was the night before my dance team’s, opening show night. As I looked around me, I saw friends smiling full of joy, smiles that even …
Hosted by Merck
I was placed with Dr. Omkar Patil, Senior scientist at the Global Digital Analytics and Technology team at Merck. During the CEF program, Omkar organized several informative interviews with his teammates for me, where I gained insights into …
Jong-Eun Park, COL ’25, Johns Creek, GA
I was desperate to find a research lab for the summer towards the end of spring. Luckily, through a friend’s recommendation I was able to secure one on campus. It was my first …
Hosted by Merck
Describe your experience working with your host.
My CEF mentor was Dr. Chintan Oza, Executive Director of Enterprise Strategy at Merck. Coming into this experience, I had an inclination of pursuing a career in the intersection of …
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 …
Hosted by Education and Professional Development at Penn Engineering
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For my CEF experience, I was lucky enough to be paired with Dr. Kristin Field in the Education and Professional Development at Penn Engineering …
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Hosted by Franklin Institute
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I participated in the Career Exploration Fellowship during the spring of 2023, and I was a 4th year PhD student in the SAS Biology Department. I was partnered with Dr. …
Alek Davis, COL ’23, Leesburg, VA
This summer I interned at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. on their Corporate Social Responsibility team. Having no prior experience in the retail industry, I didn’t know what to expect from this internship experience, but I learned …
Maika Pereira, WH ’23, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
This summer I was able to intern at a Brazilian Venture Capital firm where I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the fast-paced and innovative worlds of VC and Tech. …
