Wharton Stories: Clusters and Cohorts

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“I realized how extraordinary the past several months have been. The people I’ve interacted with, the insights I’ve gained, and the places I’ve visited are simply remarkable.” – Julian Fields-Jackson, W’27

A Wharton First-Year’s Reflection

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Handpicked by Google to lead their Developer Student Club at Penn, Sapphira Ching, W’24, also founded Penn’s first ESG innovation-driven club.

A Wharton Undergrad Pursues Passions for ESG and Innovation

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Coming from the Arizona desert and far from loved ones and all things familiar, Jake Rodin, W’23, didn’t know what to expect when he arrived at Penn. His Wharton cohort gave him a community, and he‘s paying that forward.

From Cow Penning to Penn: How This Undergraduate Found His Community

Bryan Mena-Martinez has learned how to make the most of his time at Penn and Wharton — and after.

How This Wharton Student Is Making the Most of His Time at Penn

Nick Boccardi expected to learn about business at Wharton, but he also learned how to be innovative. “I never used to think of myself as a creative person. I think that was largely because I defined creative as artistic,” he said. “Through my coursework and extracurricular involvement I’ve discovered that I am a creative problem solver, something that will help me in any business setting.”

How Creativity and Innovation Drive This Undergrad