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anyone taking CHEM 2210 that can speak on the professor???
Does anyone know how hard Cirri makes his final for chem 1012??? He said its all MCQ but im still scared that it will be difficult. Does he reuse questions?
Hi all,
I'm a FGLI student applying for the Penn-in-Cannes Summer Abroad course and I was wondering if anyone had any experience in securing funding for this program or any other similar programs. I definitely cannot afford airfare, course fees, and personal expenses for this course and I was hoping someone could share where/how they were able to get any type of scholarships/grants/aid and what resources they used.
Thanks in advance :)
hii!! i’m a questbridge admit! so excited to join you all next school year.
see you there,
I’m working full time and I need a super easy grad level elective course for the spring. Minimal reading and time investment, if possible. Tia
Just got accepted to UPenn through QB. Any advice? I'm coming from across the country.
I am considering applying to the MSE in CIS program at UPenn and I wondering if anyone has any experience they can share. I'm curious about:
Wondering about about taking summer classes both at penn and other institutions
Does anyone happen to have the syllabus and can please send it to me? Any advice or information about the class or Chinburg would be appreciated as well.
I’m an exchange student entering Wharton for the Spring 2025 semester, and there’s a course I’m required to take for course progression. As I’m not allowed to register during the early rego period, I have to wait for PennCourseAlert to find out when that course has a spot available. However, the alerts usually come when I’m asleep due to the time zone difference. Would anyone know a way to circumvent this issue? I’ve spoken to the both the exchange team and the FNCE course management team about this - is the only option really just to wait and hope I get lucky?
I am planning to take it. I have heard it’s one of the hardest courses in EE. Does anyone know what the grading scale? Like how much do you need to pass the class and how much is A?
Which prof for biochem is better in your opinion? Dmochowski or Matthews? I was wondering based on how they teach and the exams, assignments, etc. are. I'd highly appreciate it!
I was thinking of taking HIST 0860 Introduction to East Asia: Korea, but there is no syllabus on path@penn. I was wondering if anyone who took the class last spring or two springs ago would pretty please share it with me. I would extremely appreciate it!
I’ve heard predictions of them releasing around 7 PM EST on December 12, but I wanted to be sure.
In the College, how many credits can you register for if om academic probation?
I made a mistake on one of my Penn Abroad applications and emailed the intern abroad email a while ago and never got a reply back. Does anyone know if there's like an office in Penn that deals with the Penn Abroad / GRIP applications and how I can contact or schedule a meeting with them?
Anyone have advice or horror stories about parking their car off campus long-term? Also, anyone have a lease with a parking spot looking to rent it out? Thanks in advance
Hi! I have a furnished studio until end of July, 2025 and I am looking to transfer the lease from end of Dec or start of Jan. The location is Accolade on Chestnut (3600 Chestnut Street). Rent is $1680 per month but is negotiable. DM if interested!
Hi everyone, I applied to a few masters programs and I was fortunate to get into a few that start in the spring. I am now deciding between these schools but I am unsure what would be the best going forward.
I think my main decision is really between UT Austin's MSCSO and UPenn's MSE AI. However, I am unable to find comprehensive reviews or student stories regarding UPenn's MSE AI.
I am a US citizen and resident of the state of california so not too concerned about those factors. just unsure which is the best program. Thanks for your help!
Looking to transfer lease (January -late July) at Arrive University City. Girard floor plan on the 25th floor, comes furnished with bed, desk, and desk chair. DM for details!
Do I just need to apply for the venture lab membership (https://venturelab.smapply.io/prog/venture_lab_membership/) and wait for an offer? And if I work at a venture lab, is it usually during the school year (if it is, can I do it alongside research?) or the summer? Thanks.
The CIS program had a early deadline on Nov 1st which i missed. Did anyone apply in Dec-Jan and get a admit? Just asking to see what are the chances
I'm currently a student at Penn in a program that's not worth explaining. I have a student ID and everything but I am not officially pursuing a degree. I was interested in attending some classes within the Computer Engineering program but am not sure how to do that exactly. If anyone could give me a schedule, for example, which I could run off to see what classes I'd want to attend, I'd appreciate that.
What's the differences majoring in CS BAS or DMD for video game development and which might be better? Is one easier to get into as a freshman? I don't have a portfolio to submit that is optional for DMD applicants.
Yongmudo Hapkido is Korean jujitsu for self defense / We’re open to all adult members of our West Philly community / Calvary Center 801 S 48th St., Philadelphia, PA 19143 / Message us to try a free class! / Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00p-8:30p & Sundays 4:00-5:30p / Enter using grey door on 48th St.
How is the program difficulty and is it prestigious/adds to the resume on the job market like the M&T program?
Hi! Prospective MS candidate at the School of Arts and Sciences!! I am somewhat undecided on my program but I read that after one semester it’s possible to transfer to another program at Penn. Could anyone share and experience or if this is true? I would like to know. Thanks!!
Does anyone know if students from Swarthmore/Haverford/Bryn Mawr are eligible to apply to UPenn submatriculation programs by virtue of the Quaker Consortium?
How expensive is it i cant see myself paying 30k a yr