Academics

Even if Penn seems impossibly difficult, there are so many resources that you literally have no reason to fail.

Not coming from an academically challenging high school the workload was new to me but as with anything in life you have to work hard for it which is probably what most people at Penn would tell you, it is not easy but I find the coursework to be fulfilling as when you choose classes it is best to choose what interests you so you do not get bored or resent the work.

Classes can be difficult, but there is always so much support. Teachers want you to do well, and they will be there for you when you need extra help. Classmates are not always the friendliest as everyone is competing to be the best, but find a close niche of friends you truly trust and you'll be able to get through anything.

University of Pennsylvania, like any college, is pretty tough. Courses at UPenn are particularly challenging because they explore the topics thoroughly. The professors and curriculum encourage you to explore topics in ways that promote thinking in a different way than just memorization. You learn not just by memorization, but through application. The professors push you to truly grasp the material, and understand it in a way that creates a more meaningful perception of the topic at hand. However, the professors make learning material so much easier, because of their willingness to aid you and their passion for the material they are teaching.

It's an Ivy League school, so we definitely get a lot more work and more difficult work than other schools