If you’re looking to make a difference and explore a wide array of opportunities, you may consider exploring the world of the Federal government. And yet, it’s not always an easy industry to navigate. Some government hiring happens very early …
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This fall, we will be featuring blog posts written by PhD students who participated in Career Services’ Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF), a program that helps doctoral candidates explore their career interests through …
Melanie Nettler, PSOM Masters in Genetic Counseling ’25, Westfield, NJ
This summer, I had the opportunity to rotate through both the Division of Biochemical Genetics and the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center as a genetic counseling intern at the Children’s Hospital of …
Alexandra Curtu, WH ’26, Iowa City, IA
This summer I was able to work for the Wharton Global Youth Program as a Finance Teaching Assistant (TA) in Philadelphia. Over the course of nine weeks, I worked with over 300 of …
Have you considered exploring entrepreneurial opportunities? Working for a startup can be a tremendous opportunity to enhance your skills and pursue your interests in a dynamic environment. You can learn more through the Career Services Startups, Entrepreneurship & Freelancing career …
Lily Simpson-Heavey, COL ’26, Southampton, NY
This summer, I had the privilege of embarking on a transformative journey at the renowned Cleveland Clinic, delving into the intricate world of cancer therapy research. As part of a Phase 1 Clinical Trial, …
Boyang “Rowena” Tang, GSE Masters in Learning Science & Technologies ‘24, China
During the summer, I worked as a research assistant at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education on the Project named Auditing Machine Learning Applications for …
I always love the start of a new academic year, when everything is new and all sorts of possibilities await! One of the tremendous aspects of studying at an institution such as Penn is that there are SO MANY options …
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This fall, we will be featuring blog posts written by PhD students who participated in Career Services’ Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF), a program that helps doctoral candidates explore their career interests through networking opportunities with advanced degree …
Xandro Xu, COL ’25, Phoenixville, PA
Ever since I was a child, I’ve dreamt about making a positive impact on my community, and this past summer, I had the chance to turn that dream into a tangible reality. I interned …
