College Voices
College Voices
Podcast Description
Step inside the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and discover what it's really like to be a student in the College through our official podcast. Explore the experiences of current students and receive insight from faculty and staff on how to make the most of your Penn experience. You'll get unfiltered stories about campus life, how to overcome the challenges of balancing academics and social life, and the rewards of earning a degree in the College.
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Explores student life, mentorship, community engagement, academic resources, and career pathways with episodes focusing on topics such as the student workforce at Penn, creative and art spaces, and navigating course selection. For example, episodes have covered preparing for finals, being a pre-med student, and mentoring relationships.

Step inside the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and discover what it’s really like to be a student in the College through our official podcast. Explore the experiences of current students and receive insight from faculty and staff on how to make the most of your Penn experience. You’ll get unfiltered stories about campus life, how to overcome the challenges of balancing academics and social life, and the rewards of earning a degree in the College.
In this special season finale of College Voices, Glynn sits down with Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Peter Struck, to explore what shapes undergraduate education at Penn. As the final First Friday Focus of the semester, this episode goes behind the scenes to understand how administrators coordinate with students, faculty, and staff to create an educational environment that values exploration and knowledge for its own sake. Dean Struck shares insights into the purpose behind the college’s interdisciplinary approach and how the seemingly winding paths students take are actually part of a deliberate design to foster deep thinking and broad exploration. The conversation reveals that beyond all the busyness of classes, activities, and jobs, what truly makes the College what it is are the vibrant, creative, and intellectually engaged people who make up its community.

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