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Penn & Wharton Dual-Degree Insider: Academics​,​ Life & Campus Culture

Hi! I'm Anushka, an honors dual-degree student studying Math, Statistics, and Finance across Penn and Wharton. Having spent my time here as a TA, researcher, and student advisory board leader, I’ve gotten to know the academic ecosystem and every hidden corner of campus inside out. When I’m not in class or running along the Schuylkill, you'll usually find me training at the ice rink or finding the best study spots on Locust Walk. Whether you’re curious about navigating high-impact coursework, balancing dual-degree life and the performing arts, or just want an authentic, candid look at everyday student life in Philly, I’m excited to show you around!

About me

  • GenderFemale
  • Current academic yearSenior
  • Age21
  • Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
  • Academic focusMathematics
  • Personality typeSomewhat introverted
  • College experience ratingAmazing

Tour type

  • Campus tour
  • Video chat

Hometown

Toronto

Major(s)

Mathematics, Statistics, Finance

Minor(s)

Computer Science, Data Science

Extracurriculars activities

  • Greek life
  • Club/Organization
  • Job/Internship
  • ROTC
  • NCAA varsity sport
  • Recreational sport
  • Student government
  • Community service
  • Religious/Cultural group
  • Art/Music/Performance
  • Study abroad
  • Other

Clubs, organizations & involvement

Wharton Dean's Advisory Board, Penn Women in Mathematics, Penn Figure Skating Club, Penn Raas (Cultural Dance), Wharton Investment and Trading Group, Wharton Undergraduate Finance Club, Wharton Undergraduate Distressed Investing Group, Wharton Hedge Fund Club

Housing experience

  • Dorm
  • Off-campus house or apartment
  • Fraternity or sorority house
  • Home (Commuter)
  • Other

Describe your college experience

I've had an incredible experience here academically, socially and professionally. Penn really has a placvec for all of your interests and gives you amazing opportunities to pursue them at whatever level you want to; ad I'm really grateful for everything I've been able to do here.

Tip for future students

There is a space for every single kind of person; be patient and authentic, and you will find the people that make Penn the incredible experience it is.

Favorite class

Bayesian Analysis: As someone who works in quant, I've found this class to be really helpful for the flavour of analysis I worked with on the job this summer.

Career goals

Quant Finance.

Ideal way to spend a free night

Watching a movie or learning choreography with my friends; going out for desserts afterwards.

High school or secondary school

Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute

Favorite spot on campus

Joe's Cafe

Meeting point

Outside the entrance to Class of 1920 Commons on the University of Pennsylvania campus

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