First Generation and Low Income Students

Networking. Whenever I bring up this concept in student appointments, I instantly can feel the tension rise in the room. Perfectly confident students suddenly look on edge, or at least a bit skeptical.

Have you ever thought… “I’m not the …

Silas Ruth, COL ’25, Rochester, NY

As someone who thrives on blending academic curiosity with personal passions, this summer offered me an invaluable opportunity to delve deeper into the world of sports economics—an intersection of fields that perfectly aligns with …

Jonathan Pei, COL ’27, Wilmington, DE

This summer I had the opportunity to work with Professor Mingmin Zhao and PhD student Haowen Lai. I had started working in this lab in December of 2023 and this summer gave me …

Kendall Webb, COL ’26, Richlands, VA

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern at Lee Dye Sales and Service as their Director of Marketing, an experience that was made possible through the generous support of the UPenn Summer …

Nathaniel Cronin, COL ’26, Akron, OH

This summer, I had the privilege of working at the Social Action Lab within the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania. The lab studies the impact of communication to understand …