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It Takes a Village

Narmin Aydamirova WG25 (left) and husband Fardi Rahimli WG25 graduated with son Aras in tow on May 18. (Images courtesy of Narmin Aydamirova)

An international couple completed the MBA program together while raising a son.Read More

Leadership Evolution: From Dance to Design Thinking

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“Don’t wait to be chosen—lead where you are. Wharton is full of stages. Sometimes you choreograph the routine. Sometimes you run the show. Either way, the spotlight’s big enough for all of us.” – Kelsey Spencer WG25Read More

From Venture Capital to Acquisition: One MBA Student’s Journey to Entrepreneurship at Wharton

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“The ETA community at Wharton played an enormous role in helping me pivot my career, so I’m committed to paying it forward.” – Jason Nguyen WG25Read More

A Wharton MBA’s Guide to Philadelphia’s Best Restaurants

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“One of the highlights of living in Philadelphia is its food scene. It’s a delicious microcosm of the city’s soul—a place where flavors tell stories, and every meal is an adventure.” — Vivian Tseng, WG25Read More

Wharton MBA student is out of this world

Jameel Janjua on Rogers Dry Lakebed at Edwards Air Force Base, California

A Conversation on Mental Health during your MBA

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“We work on clarifying core values, realigning with our strengths, and reconnecting with why students originally applied to Wharton. Ultimately, this helps students build confidence around individual recruiting plans.” – Maria Halpern, W’03Read More

Write Your Own Story: How the Moelis Advance Access Program Unlocks Opportunity for Students

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The Moelis program “gives someone who thought they had to check a box for their business-school application a different opportunity,” says Ken Moelis W80 WG81.Read More

Customizing My Wharton MBA: From Innovation to Inclusion

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“Add on a major that terrifies you (quantitative finance, anyone?) Get to know your professors and the amazing work that has brought them to the University of Pennsylvania. And most importantly: go beyond the Wharton bubble and get involved in the greater Philadelphia community that boasts a rich history and dynamic population.” — Chelsea Perry, WG’24Read More

Bridging Ambitions and Innovations: Semester in San Francisco

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“The SSF program is uniquely designed for students like me who are deeply passionate and looking for pivotal opportunities in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and technology. It provided a rare opportunity to immerse ourselves in the Bay Area’s dynamic tech scene.” — Sunny Jiang, WG’24Read More

How MBA Students Make the Most Out of Summer Internships

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“The mentorship and guidance I’m receiving this summer are setting me up for success in a full-time role and confirming my interest in working at the intersection of Product, Strategy, and Tech.” — Karina Patel, WG’25Read More