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Helping Incoming New Students (PHINS)
NSO 2008 > PHINS > O-S
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Derek Ondrusek
Hometown: Parrish, FL
School: M&T (Engineering/Wharton)
Activities: President, Delta Upsilon Fraternity
Penn Tip: You can and should make lots of friends as a freshman, but be sure invest the time and effort required to maintain the friendships you really care about moving forward from freshman year, especially if the setting of your friendship (e.g. class/hall) has changed. |
Katie Palusci
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI
School: Wharton '11
Activities: Penn Band, Wharton Ambassadors, Joseph Wharton Scholars
Penn Tip: The Green line 10 Trolley doesn't go to campus |
Neema Patel
Hometown: Kenner, LA
School: College '08
Activities: Alpha Phi sorority, Asian Pacific American Leadership Initiative, Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Penn Tip: If you're going to be living in Hill, get psyched! It's going to be quite an experience-fun and unforgettable. Trust me, I know. |
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| Arvind Raman |
Shannon Ridge
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
School: Engineering '11
Activities: women's crew team, west philadelphia tutoring project, phins, HUP volunteer
Penn Tip: Go out of your comfort zone and try to get to know as many people as you can. |
Jonathan Rivera
Hometown: Houston, TX
School: College '10
Activities: Penn Singers, Quadramics, Penn Players, Peer Advisor, QSA
Penn Tip: Go out and meet your professors; it helps when you need recommendation letters.
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Rachel Romeo
Hometown: Brentwood, TN
School: College '11
Activities: Bloomers all-female comedy troupe, SPEC Concerts, Kings Court English House manager board, Intercultural Leadership Program, Relay for Life, Ivy Leadership Summit
Penn Tip: Make friends with the dining staff. They just might save you the last piece of cake.
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Anthony Rossano
Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
School: College
Activities: Riepe Mentor's Program, University Scholars
Penn Tip: Don't spend all your dining dollars in the first month. |
Liz Rubin
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
School: College '11
Activities: Daily Pennsylvanian, Tzedek Hillel, West Philly Tutoring Project, Social Chair of Orthodox Community at Penn of Hillel, BFS
Penn Tip: Take a class just because you find it interesting. |
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| Alex Ryu |
Tiago Sanfelice
Hometown: Campinas, Brazil
School: College '09
Activities: International Student Council, Amnesty International, United World College student group.
Penn Tip: Give up on umbrellas - the wind tunnel is merciless, so don't bother trying. |
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Debbie Schub
Hometown: Columbia, MD
School: College '11
Activities: Hillel, Alpha Phi, Biological Basis of Behavior Society, Conservative Jewish Community, Peer Advising
Penn Tip: Find the balance that works for you. It'll mainly consist of some combination of studying, socializing, extracurricular activities, going out, working, and staying active. Remember: this balance is unique to each person. Things at Penn can get pretty busy, but as long as you maintain that lifestyle that works for you, you'll do well here! Penn's fantastic, so get excited! |
Stephanie Searles
Hometown: Barrington, RI
School: College '09
Activities: Student Ambassadors of the World, Penn Republicans, Work at Student Disabilities Services
Penn Tip: Take advantage of all the amazing Penn faculty. Many professors are experts in their field and are willing to share their experiences if you are willing to listen. Put yourself out there and you will learn about endless possibilities offered by the University. |
Gunjan Shesh
Hometown: Franklin, MA
School: Engineering
Activities: PenNaatak, Pennvelopes, WPTP
Penn Tip: Go downtown more often. |
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| Chiranjeev Singh |
Beverley "Bev" Sithole
Hometown: Harare, Zimbabwe
School: College '11
Activities: Penn Newman Center, Penn Speech and Debate, Penn African Students Association, Youth Bank, College Peer Advisor, International Mentor (for the International Mentees Program), Fox Leadership Residential Program
Penn Tip: There is only one you - and only you have the power to make your college experience what you want it to be. Penn is so big a University that you will probably find every kind of character possible here - so don't think you have to act a certain way, or be around certain people, to enjoy Penn. Instead, surround yourself with people who make you comfortable with the person you are, and who help mold you into the person YOU want to be. |
Ben Skarzynski
Hometown: Bernardsville, NJ
School: College '10
Activities: College Republicans, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Penn Rugby
Penn Tip: Everyone comes in with preconceived notions about their college experience, but you shouldn't be afraid to expose yourself to new things and experiences.
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| Tammarah Sklarz |
Ian Slack
Hometown: Winfield, IL
School: College '10
Activities: Penn Music Mentoring Program, PUCS, PSA
Penn Tip: Office hours are divine, so don't be afraid to use them! |
Amanda Smith
Hometown: Jackson, NJ
School: Engineering 2011
Activities: Stouffer College House Program Manager, Bloomers Technical Director, Relay for Life
Penn Tip: Get involved! |
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