Wharton Stories: Students

Two people are sitting on a bench outdoors playing musical instruments, one with a guitar and the other with a keyboard, in a sunny park setting.
Grace Gramins, W’26, finds harmony between music production and business.

Finding the Rhythm Behind Business Fundamentals

Sailboats with several people navigating on a body of water during a cloudy day. The boats have white sails and visible identification numbers.
An immersive look inside Team Sailing, a Wharton Leadership Venture designed to foster team cohesion in a high-pressure environment.

Trimming the Jib and Other Ways to Think About Business 

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Personal experience and selfless family sacrifice led Tsion Bezabih, W’27, to create a nonprofit aimed at helping young people connect.

Bridging the Cultural Divide

A group of people sits in an office setting, attentively listening to a person standing in front of a whiteboard with notes. The environment appears collaborative with plants and a casual atmosphere.
Through the four-year consulting program at Penn, undergrads get real-time experience with startups almost from the minute they step on campus.

Making a Tangible Impact through Snider Consulting

A diverse group of students in a classroom engaged in discussion and collaborative work. Some are using laptops, and others are reviewing documents. The setting is casual and interactive, suggesting a study session or group project.
Third-year Anthony Wright describes taking an Academically Based Community Service (ABCS) course that teaches West Philadelphia middle- and high-school students financial literacy

Wharton Field Challenge: Empowering Financial Futures

A singing group of ten individuals dressed in traditional attire performs on stage. A colorful abstract design is displayed on a screen in the background.
“It was just unreal. You put all your time into making a mix, and then you put it on Spotify, and you go to Paris.” – Ajay Kilambi, W’25

Penn Masala’s Olympic Performance

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“The people on campus are really very friendly. There are a lot of new people and new experiences in the city, so I think that’s really great to be involved with.” – Liam Burke, W’27

At Wharton, Penn, Move-In Coordinators Ease Transitions

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Rising second-year Araash Ahuja, W’27, gives incoming students his advice to help them navigate their first year at Penn.

First-Year Advice: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

A stethoscope, pen, and clipboard are on a desk, with a person using a laptop in the background, representing a medical setting.
“The knowledge and experience that I have gained from the CASE Summer Internship program will definitely translate and help in many potential careers following graduation.” – William Xi, Nu’27, W’27

Dual Degree Wharton Student Takes on Nursing Summer Internship

A swimmer in motion wearing a white swim cap and black goggles, creating splashes as they swim in a pool with blue and white lane markers.
The rising fourth-year swimmer won gold in the 200-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic Trials on Wednesday in Indianapolis.

Wharton’s Matt Fallon Clinches Spot on U.S. Olympic Team