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Quite Frankly
by The Daily Pennsylvanian
Quite Frankly is a podcast about the the University of Pennsylvania, its students, higher education and Philadelphia. Each episode examines a specific topic in depth, highlighting first-hand student perspectives, administrative input and commentary from experts. Whether you’re a student, professor, alumnus, administrator, parent, or Philadelphian, tune in. Quite Frankly is presented by the Daily Pennsylvanian, Penn’s independent, student-run newspaper.
Episodes
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10: A Legacy of Privilege
In this episode of Quite Frankly, Jacob and Anika connect with students, admissions counsellors, and academics to discuss Penn's policy of giving legacy students preference in admissions decisions. We explore the history of the legacy system, the arguments for and against it, and the likelihood…
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9: Reevaluating the Role of ABCS Classes
Who are Academically Based Community Service courses really serving? In this episode of Quite Frankly, we talk to administrators and students about their experiences working with West Philadelphia public schools. Hosted by Jacob Gardenschwartz and Anika Ranginani. Produced by Joyce Varma. Theme...
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8: Take a Lap: Fraternity Ratios at Penn
How does the fraternity ratio system impact Penn students? On the first episode of Quite Frankly this semester, we take a critical look at ratios and their role within Penn's party scene. Hosted by Jacob Gardenschwartz and Anika Ranginani. Produced by Joyce Varma. Theme music by Andrew Ellis:...
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7: Adulting?
In our final episode of the year, we look ahead to life after graduation. We talked to current and former students about the challenges of entering the "real world" and the idea that our generation can't handle growing up. We also spoke with the director of Career Services about Penn's...
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6: Penn Swipes Right
How do Penn students find love in a world of dating apps? On this episode, we explore stories from a couple who met on a dating app made by a Penn student, Tinder tales from abroad and the currency of Grindr. Hosted by Leopold Spohngellert and Lauren Feiner. Produced by Joyce Varma. Special…
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5: Is Penn Safe?
What really makes a space "safe"? In this episode, we explore the phrase by digging into the history of Du Bois College House and analyzing the ways in which it has made Penn feel safer for many students. Hosted by Leopold Spohngellert and Lauren Feiner. Produced by Joyce Varma. Special thanks to...
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4: First Generation
Lots of Penn students hear about their parents' alma maters, but we caught up with two students whose parents didn't go to college. Mckayla and Jenny are two of the roughly 1,200 First Generation undergraduates at Penn. Hosted by Leopold Spohngellert and Sydney Schaedel. Produced by Joyce Varma....
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3: The Penn Bubble
What is the "Penn bubble"? Tune in to hear students and administrators talk about living on a college campus in the city of Philadelphia.
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2: Writing Seminar
The writing seminar is the only course every Penn student must take. It's also one of the lowest ranked courses on Penn Course Review. This week on Quite Frankly we explore why this course is required.
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1: Leaves of Absence
What happens to Penn students when they decide to take time off to address their physical or mental health? On the inaugural episode of Quite Frankly we talk to students who took leaves of absence and explore their stories.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Quite Frankly is a podcast about the the University of Pennsylvania, its students, higher education and Philadelphia. Each episode examines a specific topic in depth, highlighting first-hand student perspectives, administrative input and commentary from experts. Whether you’re a student, professor, alumnus, administrator, parent, or Philadelphian, tune in. Quite Frankly is presented by the Daily Pennsylvanian, Penn’s independent, student-run newspaper.
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Quite Frankly is a podcast about the the University of Pennsylvania, its students, higher education and Philadelphia. Each episode examines a specific topic in depth, highlighting first-hand student perspectives, administrative input and commentary from experts. Whether you’re a student, professor,...
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