Law school and the legal profession are often surrounded by misconceptions. Some prospective students begin the application process with unrealistic expectations, leading to surprises and challenges along the way. Today, we’ll debunk some of the most common myths to help …
The Penn Undergraduate Mentoring Program (PURM) offers some great opportunities for pre-health students to build their research and professional skills. Administered by CURF, the deadline for PURM applications is February 16, 2025.
Students who go into the health professions engage …
Gabrielle Cayo, COL ’27, Brooklyn, NY
After my freshman year at Penn and plenty of amazing courses, especially in the Urban Studies department, I hoped to spend my summer figuring out what career path I wanted to follow post-Penn. I …
Makayla Clark, COL ’25, Burlington, NJ
This summer, I worked in the Laboratory for Structural, Physiological and Functional Imaging under Dr. Chamith Rajapakse. Growing up doing sports, I have encountered various types of bone issues. I, myself, have experienced fractures …
Benjamin Nachod, SEAS ’26, Clarksburg, MD
This year I had the opportunity to spend the summer with the Mitchell Lab to continue work on several projects I’ve been involved with during the academic year and jump into a couple new …
