University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

The inner city environment

My parents always joke saying that they don't know when I go to class. In addition to a huge variety of classes, there is an abundance of extracurricular activities and clubs - sports teams, community service, arts, political activism. These clubs give me a social network of people that have similar interests and are passionate about them. I am able to meet all different types of people by joining different groups.

The research opportunities afforded to undergraduates

The atmosphere, the resources, its so freindly everyone has a great work ethic.

The classes are amazing , and the professors are extremely interesting.

The intense energy that comes from and flows into everyone and every thing on campus: everyone is passionate about something, from Southeast Asain dance traditions to Journalism to the company they are starting. If you're ever feeling bored, all you've got to do is walk down Locust Walk, the main artery of campus, and you will find hundreds of fellow students trying to get you to come to their events or support their causes. The level of student involvement in extracurriculars is phenomenal.

The performing arts community is wonderful-there are tons of opportunities to perform, and the community itself is very friendly, welcoming, and inclusive.

The quality of the education is unparalleled in my opinion. The school's environment makes you grow up quickly, and really develop yourself. The school is very professionally oriented, and I think that's a plus, especially given the nature of the job market and economy is general. People here are generally proud to attend our school, but they can get mired in the work, and often complain.

being the social ivy. it is very diverse. many people are involved with extracurriculars and tend to party or go out to nice dinners or bars. students also, however, study very hard.

The diversity of options. Almost everyone can feel at home here if they have an open mind and are willing to try things.