Penn Graduate Student Center
Personal Development
About Personal Development
Attending graduate school represents a commitment to personal growth. But, while you focus on intellectual goals, don’t forget other components of your life! Greek philosophers understood the importance of the mind-body connection, described by their well-known expression “mens sana in corpore sano” (or, “a healthy mind in a healthy body”). Modern science has compiled evidence in support of this ages-old idea--that physical health is best maintained when you are challenged intellectually, and the mind is sharper when the body is physically-fit. In like fashion, the Graduate Student Center wants to support you in maintaining balance in your own life by offering a personal development program for supporting your mind-body growth. The Personal Development program includes a number of series and events, such as...
Culture Chats
Summer Culture Chats
New to Penn? New to the United States?
Want to meet new people and improve your English speaking skills?
Then Culture Chats are for you!
This summer series is for new international students at Penn who wish to learn about the local and American culture and to practice their conversational English through games and discussions. Culture Chats are a great way to meet new people and learn more about your new home; food, drinks, and fun will be provided! Lunch will be served at 12:45pm and sessions will begin at 1pm.
- July 3rd: Meeting New People and Forming Friendships
- July 10th: Making the Most of Your Time at Penn and in Philly: Traditions and Fun!
- July 17th: Chats and Conversation: Making “Small Talk” in Social Situations
To participate please register in advance (click "Show Dates" on the right).
Common Room Summer Hours
Monday - Friday: 12PM - 5PM Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED Study Rooms Closed
Graduate Student Center
3615 Locust Walk
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia PA 19104-6221
215-746-6868
center@gsc.upenn.edu
