When in Rome: “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”: walk like them, try to talk like them, dress like them; be them to the best of your abilities. And to some extent, it does make sense. What better way to experience a different culture than by assimilating yourself into it? But the idea this creates is that we must constantly tr y to fit in with everyone else; it leaves little to no room for expressi ng any...

How will you explore your intellectual and academic interests at the University of Pennsylvania? Please answer this question given the specific undergraduate school to which you are applying. (400-650 words) *For students applying to the coordinated dual-degree programs, please answer this question in regards to your single-degree school choice. Interest in coordinated dual-degree programs will be addressed through those program-specific essays: How many people can say their blood type doubles as their life’s motto? I used to: “B-” translated...