My Summer in Singapore

Arpan Bagui, SEAS & WH ’25, Tampa, FL

This summer was a chance for me to try something new. I wanted to do something besides finance, which is what most of my prior professional and academic experiences had been geared …

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CS Radio – Episode 199: Making Smart Decisions in Interviewing

Michael and Natty tackle key post-interview steps, navigating interview conflicts with class schedules, and utilizing Career Services’ offices for interviews. They offer strategies for communicating with professors and employers to manage scheduling conflicts and highlight the value of conducting interviews …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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A Summer of Biopharmaceutical Research at Regeneron

Kyne Wang, COL & WH ’25, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This summer I joined Regeneron for ten weeks in their Bispecifics group as a summer research intern. Working with scientists in early immune-oncology research was an eye-opening experience, introducing me …

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Debunking the Humanities Degree to Career Disconnect

“Academia today is dominated by the utilitarian mindset that values an education strictly on its monetary potential. We measure the success of a degree with the same tools we analyze stocks and assets: the higher the return on investment, the …

By Laura Brasch
Laura Brasch Associate Director, The College
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Microbes to Monumental: Summer Unleashed

Celine Adomakoh, COL ’26, Philadelphia, PA

As a student who has been fortunate enough to engage in research for an extended period, I can honestly say that this summer has given me the best research experience to date. Going into …

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CS Radio – Episode 198: Heather Knox

Michael and Natty welcome special guest Heather Knox (Employer Relations Coordinator), as she shares her transition from opera singer to career services. Join us as we dive into the resurgence of on-campus recruiting, the importance of in-person networking, and upcoming …

By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Learning to Develop a Research Project at PCSSM

Lotus Kaufman, COL ‘ 24, Los Angeles, CA

This summer I had the pleasure of doing research for the newly founded Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media (PCSSM).  Throughout my academic journey this far, I have been attempting …

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5 Things You Can Do to Advance Your Career

If you worked in the same company for a long time, you may feel like your career is stagnant. It’s common to compare yourself against your former colleagues and feel left behind if they are already steps ahead.

Advancing your …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions: A Fresh Perspective on Personal Growth

By Evan Tzivanakis

In the crisp embrace of a new year, many of us find ourselves captivated by the allure of resolutions – those promises we make to ourselves with the turn of the calendar.

Yet, as the days unfold, …

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Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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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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