University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

People are very well dressed and career oriented.

There are a lot of cliques, but that's characteristic of any college. I feel like the cliques are especially prevelant in the Black community. If you don't live in the all-Black dorm, then it feels like you're treated like an outcast i nthe Black community. It's unfortunate that this happens, and that Doctor King's legacy of integration isn't taken to heart as much as it could be.

The most frustrating aspect of the University of Pennsylvania is the segregation that occurs amongst students. Despite the fact that most students are accepting of people from different backgrounds, there is an established culture which causes students to immediately flock to their classmates who are of a background similar to theirs once they arrive on campus. Unfortunately, this takes away from the schoool's efforts to open students' eyes to the wonderful differences that exist in all Penn students. This university would rise to an even greater level of excellence if students no longer segregated themselves along racial lines.

Academic requirements that aren't accomodating to people that are bad at science.

That it is a lot of fun and a lot of work--so often you have to trade the two off.

Convoluted system of communication in some departments. Some poorly organized courses.

Too many classes and things to do and not enough time.

The dining hall food is pretty bad, especially at 1920's Commons, and they often run out of important items like milk for cereal, especially during weekend brunch.

The most frustrating thing about Penn is the emphasis on high fashion and that people are sometimes more interested in making "connections," rather than making real friends.

The most frustrating thing about my school is the amount of work I have to get done in a specific amount of time. TIME is a virtue, and frequently I feel pressed for time when I'm studying for a test. It seems as though no matter how hard you study here, the exams are always a challenge. The professors challenege each and every one of the students.