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Zhang
10:46
HI, I have heard that some courses which are not approved for EE students before are added into the CPG list last semaster. Will that list still valid for new coming student in EE program?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:47
Zhang, you'd need to direct this question to the EE Program Coordinator, Christina Burton. You can email her at esegrad@seas.upenn.edu.
10:48
Where do you plan to live?
On campus (0% | 0 votes)
 
Off campus, but near UPenn (33.3% | 2 votes)
 
Off campus in West Philadelphia/University City (0% | 0 votes)
 
Off campus in Center City (downtown) (16.7% | 1 vote)
 
I have no idea, help! (50% | 3 votes)
 
Total Votes: 6
Zhang
10:49
ok, thanks a lot
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AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:49
You're welcome!
Anirban Banerjee
10:49
Thanks a lot!
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AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:49
You're welcome!
James Baker
10:49
Hi Will!

I will be visiting campus in early May. Is there any place I should see in particular? Does the department offer any tours or a recommended list of sites to see?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:52
James, you can set up a tour with other master's students here: http://pennemab.weebly.com/emabambassadors.html, and I recommend you contact your program as well to try and set something up with the Program Coordinator and/or faculty you would like to work with. In addition to that, it really depends if you've ever been to Philly before or not. If you haven't, if you have time for a couple of the historical things - liberty bell, Independence hall are definitely up there. As is Reading Terminal Market and Chinatown, as well as Spruce Street Harbor Park and a baseball game at Citizens Bank Park (if you're a baseball fan).
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:52
This is a limited list, of course.
Vraj
10:52
I submitted my FAFSA recently, so will I receive something from UPenn on what my potential financial aid will be or will I have to inquire about that myself
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:52
Vraj, Penn Engineering doesn't fund master's students, so you wouldn't receive anything from Penn in this regard.
Guest1
10:52
Where can I find the list/details of on-campus that one can take up while at Penn?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:53
Guest1, you'd want to go to the housing website, here: http://cms.business-services.upenn.edu/residential-services/applicatio...
Miranda Stewart
10:52
Hi James -- we offer tours of graduate housing in Sansom East if that is of interest to you! To schedule a tour, please email us at living@upenn.edu
Vraj
10:52
Are summer courses something that I can potential try and take if I am entering Fall of 2019 as a graduate student?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:54
Vraj, you can only do this if you receive permission from the Program to start early. You'd need to contact the Program Coordinator to discuss this.
James Baker
10:54
Thank you for the thoughtful response! I will utilize that link you provided and I will also visit some of the Philly's best spots.
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AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:55
James, you're welcome! The Independence Beer Garden across from the Liberty Bell in the Historic is also a great people watching spot on a nice evening, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the best in the world (that opinion might be a tad subjective). We hope you enjoy!
James Baker
10:54
Thank you, Miranda, I would love a tour of Samson East! I will reach out separately.
Kong Yao
10:55
I am trying to find the cost structure and estimated breakdown of tuition fees and all compulsory fees for the ESE PhD program. I have contacted Christina but she is unsure of this. May I know who else can I look for?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:57
Kong Yao, I'm sorry, but she is the specific person to reach out to about this. I can follow up with her, and I would hope she's going to get back to you about that? This can differ program-to-program, so usually the program is the main resource for this information. I can reach out to her as well for you. Can you email us at gradstudies@seas.upenn.edu with your specific question(s)?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
10:57
Have you been to UPenn or Philadelphia
Yes, I live here (0% | 0 votes)
 
Yes, both (0% | 0 votes)
 
Philadelphia, but not UPenn (0% | 0 votes)
 
The US, but not Philadelphia (33.3% | 1 vote)
 
I've never been to the US (66.7% | 2 votes)
 
Total Votes: 3
GuestBiotech
10:57
Thanks for the help still, Will! Two questions which may need ISSS but in case you know - 1) as an int'l student, does a research assistant position in a lab qualify as an on-campus job, if so could I procure one at the start of enrollment? I saw the comment on RA/TA needing a semester, but just wanted to confirm the flexibility. 2) Are int'l students allowed to enroll early in the summer at a reduced course load, or would we still have to have full-time load regardless? My questions are pretty specific as I have dealt with immigration in undergrad but there are still ambiguities...
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
11:00
Hi GuestBiotech - a research assistant position can qualify as an on-campus job, but this depends on the job classification - sorry I can't be more specific! You could potentially procure one at the start of your first semester, but it's up to those hiring for the position. I have been told this is rare. To your 2nd question, you'd have to inquire with your program, as students are not allowed to start early unless they are granted permission from the program to change their starting semester.
Karan
10:57
Hi Will.
Can you please tell me where I can find the potential on-campus jobs available to students?
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
11:00
Karan, you'd find this on the on-campus job website. I don't know if they have jobs for the fall posted at this time. It's here: http://www.sfs.upenn.edu/seo/
Kong Yao
11:01
Ok sure I will email you shortly. Thanks.
AvatarWill Fenton, Asst Dir
11:01
Thanks for your questions, everyone, and THANK YOU, Miranda! Have a great day all!
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