Every autumn, when the leaves begin to turn, I know that Penn Homecoming is right around the corner. Ever since I was six years old, I have participated in the numerous traditions that surround Penn’s Homecoming Weekend. I have thrown toast onto Franklin Field, the oldest football stadium in the country, long before I understood why I was doing it; had a red and blue “P” painted on my cheek; and went to the bookstore to buy a year’s worth of logo wear. I was always intrigued by my grandfather’s incredible love for the school, and how he seemed to recapture his youth when he returned to Penn. As a senior navigating the application process, it has become clear to me how dynamic an environment Penn is.
Penn is the perfect fit for me, and meets
Penn is the perfect fit for me, and meets