Ash
Students comment on their favorite movie, favorite class, and what they do in their spare time.
Ash
Students comment on their favorite movie, favorite class, and what they do in their spare time.
Lisa
I have to admit there's been a couple of times when I felt unsafe walking on campus after dark or after seeing crime reports regularly in the DP, but that can easily be curbed if you walk in groups or use common sense. There's also the 24hr escort service (PennWalk), used it today on my way back from the movies...no complaints. The officers are friendly and they're willing to follow you anywhere.
Maria
One bad thing is that there are quite a few arrogant people who spend their lives making themselves feel better even if it means making you feel belittled. Especially in the extremely competitive Wharton School of Business. But, again, there are always the people here who will boost you up.
A great trait that Penn has is a diverse and strong networking system.
Andrew
Everyone here finds a group sooner or later and will have a great time with that group, but cross-talk is much to infrequent. I've had a blast and know tons of people, but I also know just how many I have never/will never see because we run with different crowds. I encourage everyone to break out a little bit, because it makes things much more interesting. And yes, "trapped in the library day and night" is, in fact, a social group. By the end of the first round of midterms they all know each other. Backgound wise, there is a complete variance in all things.
Jo
Penn's community is large enough for people of any background to interact with each other. I am an international student who has spent a significant amount of my life in the US and I have friends from all racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, and from many different countries. An open mind is always required, but with it you can meet many interesting people at Penn.
Shelby
I think people tend to cluster around socio-economic / religious backgrounds. There is a very Jewish presence at Penn, and the downtown life is dominated by them.
Dylan
Most people wear jeans and a shirt to class. Most people are also left, but they are right in wharton.
Michael
Very diverse, but self-segregating. It sort of defeats the purpose of diversity when you see people in large groups of people who are all the same. In addition, there are many classes and departments that focus on regions of the world and cultures, but the vast majority of people who take those classes are a part of those cultures and backgrounds. It is an overwhelmingly liberal campus, but political dialogue is very civil and is encouraged by professors and the administration. I have never felt uncomfortable as a Republican at Penn, and it was a privilege to coordinate and participate in debates and seminars with my Democratic colleagues.
Harper
The student body is very diverse