In recent years, more and more institutions of higher education are requesting applicants to graduate programs to write a personal history essay or a statement of diversity. Essays such as these are used by these institutions to gauge how their …
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Jesica Mena, COL ‘ 23, Philadelphia, PA
‘This summer, I had the privilege of working for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as a research assistant in the department of radiation oncology. As a member of the Hao Huang laboratory, I …
Have you ever wanted to talk to someone in an industry of interest, but you didn’t know what to ask them? Have you wanted to connect with Penn alumni, but you’re feeling intimidated by the conversation?
Informational interviews are incredibly …
Career Exploration is quite simply learning about careers, industries, and roles that align with your career preferences. These preferences are the combination of your interests, values, and skills. The process of exploring potential careers can be daunting. I often get …
Luisa Fernandez, COL ’23, Philadelphia, PA
This summer I spent eight weeks working as a Research Assistant at Magee Womens Research Institute (MWRI) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was part of their Student Summer Internship Program and was one of 8 …
