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Helping Incoming New Students (PHINS)
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Brittany L. Harris
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
School: College '11
Activities: Corresponding Secretary BSL, CWiC Advisor, and New Spirit of Penn Gospel Choir
Penn Tip: ALWAYS plan ahead! |
Brandon Hedvat
Hometown: North Caldwell, NJ
School: Engineering and Wharton (MandT) '10
Activities: University Honor Council, Kite and Key, Engineering Student Activities Council, Engineering Deans' Advisory Board
Penn Tip: Be sure to find a good balance between work and fun to maximize your college experience. |
Patrick Hernandez
Hometown: Berwick, LA
School: Wharton '11
Activities: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Penn Tip: Explore outside of campus |
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Sara Hilker
Hometown: Brimfield, Mass
School: College
Activities: KCECH Manager Board, Equestrian Team
Penn Tip: Just meet people and try lots of things. |
Ellen Huynh
Hometown: Westminster, MD
School: College '11
Activities: Class '11 Board Treasurer, Club Field Hockey, Residential Advisory Board, Relay for Life, VSA, PUCS, Pennvelopes, Phi Sigma Sigma
Penn Tip: There will be nights where catching up with a friend or having a dance party in your room are more valuable than studying. These are the memories that make college worthwhile, embrace it. |
Justin Hwa
Hometown: Seattle, WA
School: Wharton '10
Activities: Wharton Consulting Club, Wharton Christian Group, Grace Covenant Church
Penn Tip: Don't be afraid to try new things. Find what subjects and activities you enjoy and develop them. |
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Ariana Ireland
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
School: Wharton '11
Activities: Penn Latin and Ballroom Dance Team, Class Board 2011, Intercultural Leadership Program, Wharton Women
Penn Tip: Try to be involved in many organizations at Penn because that will help you get to know students from all parts of campus. |
Rekha Jois
Hometown: London, England
School: Engineering '11
Activities: EWB, ISO volunteer, International Students Council (Mentor)
Penn Tip:
Alice: Oh, no, no. I was just wondering if you could help me find my way.
Cheshire Cat: Well that depends on where you want to get to.
Alice: Oh, it really doesn't matter, as long as...
Cheshire Cat: Then it really doesn't matter which way you go.
-Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland. |
JP Julien
Hometown: Bloomfield, NJ
School: College
Activities: NSBE, Sprint Football, ASB
Penn Tip: Get off to a good start |
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Maya Kahn-Woods
Hometown: Sudbury, MA
School: Nursing '11
Activities: Teaching at Sayre High School, Penn for Barack Obama, PennCAP/Pre-Freshman Program, SNAP
Penn Tip: Don't get overly stressed if you at first do not get the same grades that you got in high school...you will still live without straight A's! |
James Kania
Hometown: Mountain Top, PA
School: College '09
Activities: Men's Heavyweight Rowing, Peer Advising, Zeta Beta Tau
Penn Tip: Find a friend who knows how SEPTA works and visit Center City; there's plenty to see, do and eat. |
Priyanka Khare
Hometown: North Potomac, MD
School: Wharton '11
Activities: Residential Advisory Board, Student Federal Credit Union, Microfinance Club
Penn Tip: Try new things. You'll be surprised at what you discover about yourself. |
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Erica Khoury
Hometown: Lithia, FL
School: Nursing '10
Activities: NROTC, Rodin House Council, Circle K, Music Performance and Composition Residential Program
Penn Tip: Challenge yourself by venturing outside your comfort zone: meet new people, take different classes, and explore Philadelphia. |
Stephanie Kirby
Hometown: Fairfield, CT
School: Engineering '10
Activities: SWE, AICHE, Chem tutoring
Penn Tip: Need an ice cream fix? Ben & Jerry's might only be a few blocks away on 40th, but the really good stuff is at More Than Just Ice Cream on 11th and Locust. It's definitely worth the trip. |
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Brian Kroener
Hometown: Morgantown, Pennsylvania
School: College '10
Activities: United Minorities Council, Penn Symphony Orchestra, Penn Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, HUP volunteering
Penn Tip: Use your PHINS and other upperclassmen friends as resources! We know our way around this place by now and can help you find the best professors, cool clubs/activities, where to get homework help. Don't stress out thinking you need to solve the mystery yourself.
- RELAX and take time to try everything this first year. Experiment with new interests as much as you can, and if your grades aren't so hot at first, don't stress: you have 3 more years, and almost all graduate schools know you need some time to adjust to Penn. |
Jen Kwok
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
School: College '09
Activities: Asian Student Union, pre-health mentor, Healthy Living Task Force, CHOP volunteer
Penn Tip: Take interesting classes, take time to get to know people, and explore Philly!! |
Jennifer Lee
Hometown: Steilacoom, WA
School: College '11
Activities: GCC, flag football, KSA, Stouffer
Penn Tip: stretch yourself. |
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Jessica Lee
Hometown: Rockville, MD
School: Nursing '09
Activities: Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps
Penn Tip: Be social, don't be afraid and make your own opportunities. |
Wilson Leung
Hometown: New York, NY
School: College '10
Activities: Powerlifting Club
Penn Tip: Midnight at the gym is the best because there are plenty of open machines, unfortunately, it smells a little sweaty by that time of day. |
Carly Levitz
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
School: College '11
Activities: Secretary/Treasurer of Residential Advisory Board, Undergraduate Assembly Steering Committee (RAB Representative), Manager of Perspectives in Humanities residential program, Member of Special Planning and Events Committee (Connaissance branch), Kings Court English House Council
Penn Tip: Take the time to talk to people-the people here at Penn are some of the most amazing people you will ever meet, and everyone has something to offer. |
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