Editor's Note: Today is the day students will find out if they were admitted to Penn's Class of 2017. To celebrate that accomplishment, we have a blog from one of our current Penn engineers about how she choose Penn!
When choosing a University to spend the next four years of
your life, it is important to determine what factors you are looking
for and how important each one is relative to one another. Some people
value the size or location of school, others are looking for a specific
program or dual degree opportunity, and many want to get involved with
extra-curriculars and organizations. While touring schools and going to
school-sponsored information sessions, admitted students can certainly
learn about some of the curriculum in the school, the history of the
university, and even some various programs available to students.
Though, it is also important to realize that there is a vast degree of
frank knowledge that can be obtained from current students as well.
Being a Regular Decision Student
and having applied to 13 universities across the country, I traveled to
several admitted students days, went on countless student tours, and sat
through over a dozen info sessions. The questions I found most helpful
to ask were posed towards current students and included the following:
What do you do for fun? What are you involved in on campus? How easy is
it to get the required courses you need to graduate on time? Is
Undergraduate Research common? How large is Greek Life on the campus?
Where do you live and how good is the food at the dining halls?
Why did I choose Penn? Simple. The
philosophy of the university and student body aligned with my
personal ideology towards school, life, and growing up. I wanted to go
to a university with a strong Bioengineering curriculum that would allow
me to pursue science and engineering in conjunction with medicine and
healthcare, fields that greatly interested me. I wanted to work hard and
gain an education from one of the premier educational institutions in
the world. But at the same time, I wanted to get involved and have an
amazing four years learning and growing from those around me in both
academic and social settings. There are clubs, organizations, societies,
and teams for everyone, and the ones that I have gotten involved in
over my past three years have positively impacted my life and shaped who
I am today. I think I chose right for me, but it is a unique and
personal choice for everyone. So ask lots of questions, be
knowledgeable, and go with your gut. And if you do, you'll choose right
for you.
Questions for Lauren? Contact her at awe@seas.upenn.edu
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