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The lack of diversity in regards to the business program, and how openly pro certain causes the school is due to the demographics of its students.

The most frustrating thing about my school would probably be some of the extra requirements that had to be fulfilled such as Writing Seminar and the Language Requirement, but I think in the end both will be beneficial.

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The University of Pennsylvania does a great job at identifying what is best for its students so it is very difficult to think of something that is frustrating. One suggestion I would make is for Penn to adopt a course “shopping period” like the ones offered by several of its peer institutions. It would allow students to try out different classes for the first two weeks of each semester before enrolling in them.

The University of Pennslvania doesn't have many flaws in their system. Other than the school system, the most frustrating thing about my school is probably the inconvenient hours of operation for the gym and the campus cafeteria. As an Ivy League school, I would have thought more students would be up late studying and when students are studying, in my own opinion, I would want to take a break and get a midnight snack or meal. Besides that, I think University of Pennsylvania is a great school.

There are so many opportunities that I feel overwhelmed.

Having to swipe in, aka having a lot of security.

West Philly.

There's a lot of work that needs to be done--especially in the nursing school...

The meal plans are not very good, and are very expensive for their value. The food is not bad, but the diversity and flexibility of a meal plan isn't very good.