Wharton Stories Search Search key topics within Wharton Stories “This is the kind of program you would never get to do on your own. I learned about leadership and teamwork from some of the most courageous people in the world.” – Siddhant Jain Jaiswal, WG’24EMBA Student Shares His FDNY Wharton Leadership Venture Experience“The beauty of Wharton is that you can be part of multiple communities; and for me, the AAPI community has been a backbone to my Wharton experience.” — George Iwaoka, WG’23Nurturing Community: The Impact of AAPI Wharton Student Clubs“What I most enjoyed about meeting Wharton students in my first formal visit to the School was the chance to learn first-hand about the focus on innovative teaching at Wharton, and how that has enhanced their experience inside the classroom and out of it. Dean James’ leadership through the Wharton Way builds on the legacy of the world’s premiere business school by advancing pedagogy to ensure the very best possible preparation for our next generation of business and civic leaders.” – Liz Magill, President of the University of PennsylvaniaPresident Liz Magill, Dean Erika James, and Wharton’s Future of Pedagogy“Take time to be thoughtful and be yourself. We want to really get to know you through these essays.” – Barbara Craft, Director of Admissions for The Wharton MBA Program for Executives Wharton EMBA Admissions Director Shares Tips on Writing Strong Essays“I met a lot of wonderful people, and the exercises in which we’ve engaged really broadened my perspective, even within my own Asian community. We share experiences…and recognize each other on our respective journeys.” – Winni Zhang, W’23At Wharton, Three Students of Asian Heritage Found An Abundance of Community“I like being there for students…I’m a real people person, and I love working with [those who] really do some soul searching throughout the two years they are with us.” – Fele Uperesa, Class Manager, the San Francisco cohort of The Wharton MBA Program for Executives.From American Samoa to Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives: Meet Fele Uperesa, Class Manager of the San Fransisco Cohort“Embracing our different cultural backgrounds lets us see each other in a different lens and cements relationships. It’s a fun, interesting dynamic to see people excited to celebrate and share their traditions.” – Kim Cowperthwaite, Global Class ManagerHow Students in Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives Celebrate Their AAPI Heritage“The value in Professor Phillips’ course and Resilience Education: Wharton WORKS is just as much in the act of empowering these justice-impacted individuals as it is changing our own views and preconceived notions about prison in this country.” – Alec Shah, WG’24Unlocking Potential Through Resilience Education: Wharton WORKS“I’ve gotten involved in two healthcare startups, and have really come to appreciate the lessons you learn at such an early stage of a business. I’ve also taken entrepreneurship courses, and even got involved with Venture Lab, two things I never saw myself doing.” – Sahiba Baveja, W’23A Senior Reflects on Her Wharton and Penn ExperienceShivani Desai, W’25, shares how Financial Wellness @ Penn promotes student financial empowerment and what the office has in store for Financial Literacy Month.How Wharton Students Promote Financial Literacy with Financial Wellness @ PennLoad More Stories
