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Philadelphia
One student’s quest to help classmates see that the Wharton undergraduate experience is about more than grades and job offers.
Stopping to Smell the Roses
“Don’t wait to be chosen—lead where you are. Wharton is full of stages. Sometimes you choreograph the routine. Sometimes you run the show. Either way, the spotlight’s big enough for all of us.” – Kelsey Spencer WG25
Leadership Evolution: From Dance to Design Thinking
“Wharton doesn’t just provide you with knowledge for two years—it gives you a lifetime of resources and connections that continue to support you long after graduation,” says Bo Zhao, WG’18.
Wharton MBA Exec Mom is Revolutionizing the Baby Gear Industry
Amanda Cui, W’25, started Humans of Penn as a way to have numerous conversations and capture the various perspectives across Penn’s campus.
Major: Economics. Minor: Humanity. The Storyteller behind Humans of Penn
How Olivia Turman, W’26, found community, leadership, and clarity through Williams Café.
Brewing Business: A Wharton Undergrad’s Experience Managing Penn’s Student-Run Café
“Wharton has broadened my perspective, strengthened my knowledge, and challenged me to think differently,” says Sarela Herrada, WG’25.
Balancing Entrepreneurship, School, and Parenthood While Scaling a Global Business
“The nonprofit sector is a major part of the global economy. This course gives students the chance to gain practical experience and fill in a missing piece of the puzzle for those interested in social impact,” says David Rhode.
Wharton Launches Social Impact Practicum for EMBA Students
“The ETA community at Wharton played an enormous role in helping me pivot my career, so I’m committed to paying it forward.” – Jason Nguyen WG25
From Venture Capital to Acquisition: One MBA Student’s Journey to Entrepreneurship at Wharton
“We are a testament to the strength of Wharton relationships and using what we learned in class to build financial businesses that are really thriving,” says Aaron Ishikawa, WG’21.
Wharton EMBA Alums Leverage Education and Network to Launch VC Fund
Wharton first-years helped pilot a new activity that familiarized them with Philadelphia and connected them to each other in a meaningful way.
Finding Camaraderie by Finding City Hall
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