Wharton Stories Search Search key topics within Wharton Stories Jaein Kim, W’25, reflects on her weeklong Wharton Leadership Ventures Expedition backpacking in Ecuador. A Step at a Time: From Cotopaxi to Antisana“Wharton doesn’t just provide you with knowledge for two years—it gives you a lifetime of resources and connections that continue to support you long after graduation,” says Bo Zhao, WG’18. Wharton MBA Exec Mom is Revolutionizing the Baby Gear IndustryAmanda Cui, W’25, started Humans of Penn as a way to have numerous conversations and capture the various perspectives across Penn’s campus.Major: Economics. Minor: Humanity. The Storyteller behind Humans of PennMembers of Wharton’s first Global Executive MBA cohort reflect on their academic journeys and the opportunities the program’s hybrid design unlocked for them.Education Without BordersPGS: Global Aging – Challenges and OpportunitiesVisiting the Warm Heart of AfricaHow Olivia Turman, W’26, found community, leadership, and clarity through Williams Café. Brewing Business: A Wharton Undergrad’s Experience Managing Penn’s Student-Run CaféThe CourseCast system created by Derek Gibbs informs MBA students what classes, on average, they’re likely to receive from Wharton’s unique course scheduling system.MBA student uses AI to perfect class selection processHow some students build their leadership, academic, and professional experiences by going even further into the classroom. From Student to Teaching Assistant: Same Class, Different Takeaways“Wharton has broadened my perspective, strengthened my knowledge, and challenged me to think differently,” says Sarela Herrada, WG’25.Balancing Entrepreneurship, School, and Parenthood While Scaling a Global BusinessWharton students share their experiences traveling abroad on four short-term programs offered by Penn.Unlocking the World: Global Learning OpportunitiesLoad More Stories
