originally published on Forage
Written byZoe Kaplan
Edited by Emily Courtney
Updated on March 15, 2024
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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 …
Episode 202—We’re back from Spring Break! Join Michael and Natty this week as they dispel career myths from far and wide. Does your major determine your career? Is your GPA too low? Do internships even matter? We answer all these …
Ruohu Lin, SEAS Masters of Computer and Information Technology, 2024
The summer experience available to students like me, coming from a First-Generation Low-Income background, is nothing short of remarkable. It’s an opportunity to gain invaluable industry experience that will undoubtedly …
Chloe Yang, GSE Masters in Education, 2024
I got this research opportunity from the professor of our department after I recommended myself to them by expressing my research interest and past work experience. Luckily, there is one ongoing project in …
Jingyi Li, Weitzman Masters in Historic Preservation, 2023
I’ve been lucky enough to explore a variety of fields during my time at Penn. My journey began as a student in the Historic Preservation program at the Design School, where I …
Daniel Trebejo-Ariza, WH ’24, Hayward, CA
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I am beyond grateful for the support and generosity of Penn Career Services, in providing me the opportunity to work for the Government Affairs & Community Relations (GA-CR) department of Stamford Health; a …
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 …
One of the best ways to figure out if a job is right for you is to try it out. While many people do that through an internship, not everyone can commit to one. That’s where Forage comes in. Our …
