Did you know? The number of first-generation and limited-income (FGLI) students at Penn has increased by 45% since 2018! Today, nearly 1 in 4 Penn students identifies as FGLI. They’re involved in every facet of campus life, represent every school …
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As Gen Z continues to enter the workforce, they’re entering a job market unlike any before—one shaped by fast technological improvements, shifting workplace norms, and, most notably, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). That raises the question—how is Gen Z …
Amanda Moore, NUR ’26, Poughkeepsie, NY
This summer I had the amazing opportunity to participate in a nursing externship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. For 10 weeks, I shadowed multiple nurses and got the chance to work in two …
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Starting college at Penn can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating it as the first in your family to do so. The good news: Penn has a wide range of resources designed to support your academic journey—you just need to …
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As a first gen student, there are many qualities that you can leverage as you move forward in your career planning. Yet, taking inventory of your strengths may be a challenge for several reasons.
The busyness of life. As …
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