Fisher Fine Arts Library – Completely silent, beautiful architecture, always easy to find a spot Annenberg School of Communications – great architectural design, lots of natural light Green Line Café – Really great raspberry brownies for a pick-me-up during studying, not too quiet, not too loud or busy Penn Book…Read More
While many people may assume that Wharton students do not need to eat and, instead, run off of their unyielding ambition and drive for success, this belief is nothing more than another fallacy that builds on the mythology of the Wharton undergrad. Fortunately, when we do get hungry, there are…Read More
With finals week right around the corner, Wharton students have been doing a lot of studying recently. However, one of the best parts of being here at Wharton is all of the amazing resources you have at your fingertips, especially including study spots. Here is a brief list of places…Read More
As a high school senior applying to colleges, I knew that I wanted my future dream school to have that quintessential “college feel.” I pictured beautiful, warm fall days with people sitting outside, working, eating, socializing. I pictured a college green, with people bustling all the time, clearly excited to…Read More
As you will discover as soon as you get to campus, one of the best parts of Wharton and Penn is the food! Penn’s dining options are great because they offer such a diverse variety that it is always easy to find something convenient that you want. All freshmen are…Read More
Coming from Canada, I am pretty much as vanilla as it gets for international students. The language is the same, the water flushes in the same direction, and people still drive on the right side of the road. However, that is not to say that there are not certain differences…Read More 
Incredible professors, a practical curriculum, state-of-the art facilities. What more could you ask for? Why would anyone ever take a class outside of Huntsman Hall? Seems like a silly question, doesn’t it? Well, as a senior looking back on my college experience, I must say that what makes Wharton so…Read More 
It’s easy to get sucked into the hectic campus life. As Wharton students, we are constantly working, attending meetings, spending time with friends, going out to parties, or trying to find a job. Whether it’s the week or the weekend, we have this mentality that we should be tuned into…Read More 
When I ask seniors what their biggest regret is, I hear one answer more than others. No, it isn’t to have gone to more professors' office hours (though those are great to take advantage of!). It also isn’t to have started working towards OCR (On-Campus Recruiting) even earlier. Actually, it’s…Read More 
Let’s talk about the most important tool in any college student’s survival kit. It’s powerful and effective, yet the closest thing we mere humans have to the nectar of the gods. We lift if up to the highest pedestal of reverence. It is enjoyed by hipsters and businessmen, pop stars…Read More 
As this school year comes to a close, I want to share 10 reasons I loved my sophomore year in Philadelphia, Penn, and Wharton. I will do it with pictures. Pictures of my favorite skyline and my favorite city. I have loved this year because of... 1. My view from…Read More 
Posted by Alexander Swick Deny it all you like, but food is a crucial part of the college decision process and the college experience as a whole. During my freshman year at Wharton, I became increasingly aware of how greatly I valued lunch. Lunch on Penn's campus isn't only to-die-for…Read More 
Posted by Rishi Simha When asked to write a blog about my experiences at Wharton, I didn't know where to start. A variety of factors make me thankful for my Penn acceptance letter nearly three years ago. The academic excellence – both of the faculty and of my peers –…Read More A wave of thunderous chatter hits me as I enter the cozy yet crowded 11th floor lounge of Harrison. As I find a chair to sit in, I notice an air of awkwardness and anxiety amongst the multiple conversations. What else is to be expected when thirty freshmen, who don’t…Read More
One of my favorite questions that I am asked is, “What is your least favorite thing about Penn?” It is an easy question to answer: as a dancer who has trained and competed for over sixteen years, the lack of a Penn dance program was upsetting to me. In fact,…Read More
During my time at Penn I developed an appreciation for how much we are given as students, and realized that it is something that is quite easy to take for granted. When I realized that, I wasted no time in seeking out activities within Wharton that would not only be…Read More
Wharton cohorts aim to foster smaller communities amongst Wharton undergraduates. As Vice President of Cohort Rupee, I help facilitate this process. Beginning freshman year, every Wharton undergraduate is placed into a cohort named after a world currency (Rupee, Yuan, Dollar, etc.), and they will remain in that cohort throughout their…Read More
Last summer as part of my internship, I was coerced into taking an etiquette class. The format of the night was presented to us beforehand: it would be a four-course dinner beginning with an hors d’oeuvres hour. Back then, as a financial industries aspirant and intern, I inherently knew this…Read More
I came to Wharton eager to learn how I could leverage my business education to add measurable value to both local communities and society at large. Now, halfway through my junior year, I have had the opportunity to pursue this goal from a variety of perspectives, from providing consulting services…Read More
One of the many cool events Wharton has to offer is the Wharton Leadership Lecture series. Every week, the series features a different guest speaker (usually a CEO, president, or other high-profile professional) and exposes students to a variety of industries. Previous speakers have included tennis superstar Andre Agassi, President…Read More
Being from small town Dover, Delaware resulted in an extremely skewed perception of “city living.” In Dover, driving is the primary means of transportation. I can’t enter any shop in town without recognizing someone, and everything closes at 8 pm (that’s not an exaggeration). Enter Penn’s urban campus, literally a…Read More
Penn basketball has always been one of those traditions that just exudes history, and it hits me every time I step out of the concourse and into the stands. I need only a quick glance at the rows of championship banners hanging from the rafters to be reminded that teams…Read More
It’s funny how things just…happen. One night, I was casually mentioning that I was interested in working with nonprofit organizations. Next thing I know, I am spending every Saturday morning in Southwest Philly, volunteering. Yes, you read right. Every Saturday (…well, unless it was a holiday break, which in that…Read More
It’s funny how things just…happen. One night, I was casually mentioning that I was interested in working with nonprofit organizations. Next thing I know, I am spending every Saturday morning in Southwest Philly, volunteering. Yes, you read right. Every Saturday (…well, unless it was a holiday break, which in that…Read More
Like the vast majority of my fellow freshman, I currently live in the Quadrangle. My room is located on the fifth floor, right in the middle of a large expanse of greenery across Lower Quad Gate. On the night of October 5, 2011 I remember sitting on my desk, pouring…Read More
Since this is my first post, I’ll start by talking a little about myself. My name is Daniel Gutnayer and I’m a junior in Wharton. After some struggling, I finally decided to concentrate in Real Estate, and am currently on course to double concentrate in Finance. I’ve been swimming since…Read More
Penn has amazing resources. You’ll hear all about career services, academic advising, and the technology that pervades campus, but one of our most extensive and impressive resources is the Penn library system. I’m currently taking History of Medieval Europe, and last week we had class in the Rare Book &…Read More
