Word on the Street
Word on the street
On Gap Years and Growth
My year off led me to dream up a version of Penn that the school could never live up to.
by SAYA DESAI
Word on the street
On Grieving Unevenly During the Pandemic
How the COVID–19 pandemic caused grief for so many yet prevented us from mourning properly.
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
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A Love Letter To My COVID–19 Bubble
Reflecting on the little things that shaped my pandemic year, halfway across the world
by CINDY ZHANG
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Notes From The Anxious Girl Underground
Navigating the anxiety of death and isolation amidst a pandemic
by MEHEK BOPARAI
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Diary of a Former Pandemic Barista
Working at a coffee shop during COVID–19 helped me find connections to others.
by MEG GLADIEUX
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I Tried to Solve Quarantine Loneliness With Hobbies. It Didn't Work.
Gardening, cooking, photography, and writing couldn’t replace the human connection I craved.
by SHEIL DESAI
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How Quarantine Saved My Penn Career
When the pandemic started, I was applying to transfer out of Penn. Now, I’m glad I didn’t.
by JULIA ESPOSITO
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Searching for School Spirit
My journey to connect with Penn's community
by JOHN NYCZ
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I've Never Had a Serious Relationship—And That's Okay
Before I could have cinematic moments with others, I had to experience them alone.
by MEHEK BOPARAI
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Going Gray
I spent too much time on my phone. So I took drastic measures.
by RACHEL SWYM
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Adventures of an Adam Sandler Extra
Adam Sandler was filming in Philly—as a lifelong fan, I was determined to meet him.
by SHELBY ABAYIE
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What They Don’t Tell You About Reporting an Assault at Penn
The system did not fail me, but the community did.
by JESSICA BAO
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A Love Letter to Hill House Dining Hall
How the dining hall shaped my most meaningful friendships at Penn
by FERNANDA BRIZUELA
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A Love Story Between Coffee and an Anxiety–Ridden Student
Unpacking my rollercoaster relationship with lattes and cold brews
by JULIA ESPOSITO
Word on the street
My Journey Cooking During COVID–19
How cooking new recipes got me through the pandemic—and helped me explore my vegetarianism
by ANIKA PRAKASH
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Confessions From a Girl Who Can’t Go Home
A reflection on what it means to 'belong' somewhere in a pandemic—both here and abroad
by AAKRUTI GANESHAN
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