Outdoorsy Graduate student studying Cell Biology
Hello! I am Sophia and I am a graduate student in the Gene Therapy and vaccines program. I have moved a couple of times from various schools (including one in Canada!) to Penn without knowing anyone and am familiar with how daunting the task can be. I learned to be able to develop a strong social network and now I have friends spread throughout North America. I have enjoyed my time at Penn so far and can say that the people and community here are top notch. I know the quiet spots to study and the best food recommendations around the city. Philly has so much to offer and I would be excited to share my personal favorite parts of it with guests!
About me
- GenderFemale
- Current academic yearGraduate student
- Age25
- Admission typeTransfer student
- Academic focusBiology
- Personality typeSomewhat introverted
- College experience ratingGood
Tour type
- Campus tour
- Video chat
Hometown
San Francisco
Major(s)
Cell and Molecular Biology
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
Housing experience
- Dorm
- Off-campus house or apartment
- Fraternity or sorority house
- Home (Commuter)
- Other
Describe your college experience
I transferred in from a different graduate program and have enjoyed living here so far. The organizations and people here have really heightened my academic experience.
Tip for future students
Focus on making connections and less so on grades.
Favorite class
Gene Therapy and Vaccines
Career goals
Clinical trial research and translational medicine
Ideal way to spend a free night
Be outdoors in the woods, eating smores and stargazing with friends.
High school or secondary school
Lowell High School
Previous college
University of California, San Diego
Favorite spot on campus
Biopond
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