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Thakia Waksanga

Penn World scholarsClass of 2027 Rwanda Academic areas of interest What are the ethics of the rise in emergence of artificial intelligence? Are we headed to a better destination with AI spearheading all our endeavors or is it a self-destruct button for all of us? What are the implications of AI on African lives? Should…

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Theertha Vannemreddy

Penn World scholarsClass of 2027 Kenya, Tanzania, India Academic areas of interest I am planning on majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics. I have always been interested in the complexities of tech within the business management field. Activities & Hobbies I love playing badminton and going to Pottruck to explore new fitness methods. I…

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Mário Valek

Penn World scholarsClass of 2027 Slovakia Academic areas of interest Currently I am the most interested in Public Policy – specifically the interplay between the economic and legal areas of policymaking. Nevertheless, I am open to exploring new areas of study in the future. Activities & Hobbies I enjoy debating and, in general, mediating heated…

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Opal Trim

Penn World scholarsClass of 2027 Saint Lucia Academic areas of interest Chemistry is and has always been my favorite subject but I’m not entirely sure what area I want to focus on. There are so many fields to choose from – Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering – which all sound incredibly exciting in their own ways.…

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Mikal Tesfamariam

Penn World scholarsClass of 2027 Australia Academic areas of interest I have an eclectic course load. I’m studying Physics and Economics as well as French and Arabic. Activities & Hobbies I often read the Russian authors, and I’m a great admirer of Dostoevsky. I’m a classical violinist, and I play tennis. I value the study…

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Tanay Tandon

Penn World scholarsClass of 2027 Cyprus Academic areas of interest Formally – Computer Science and Psychology.Informally – Philosophy, Finance, Mathematics, and more. Activities & Hobbies Love photography/videography, playing the guitar, getting out of my comfort zone, reading, debating, and eating good food. Future Plans I aspire to use Penn’s interdisciplinary education to explore the intersection…

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Yuliya Solyanyk

Penn World scholarsClass of 2027 Ukraine Academic areas of interest I’m a big math enthusiast, and I’m excited to dive deeper into its applications here at Penn. I also enjoy creative writing, economics, and computer science. Activities & Hobbies For over 15 years, dance has been my escape. I grew up with the DCF dance…

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Cristobal Ruiz

Penn World scholarsClass of 2027 Mexico Academic areas of interest I am planning to study Finance and Management in the Wharton School of Business, and I would also like to do a minor in Consumer Psychology. Activities & Hobbies Reading classic books, going hiking with my friends, going to the gym, checking out new restaurants,…

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Elliot Ross-Dick

Penn World scholarsClass of 2027 Trinidad and Tobago Academic areas of interest I have always loved the theoretical side of Math and Physics, so I am hoping to major in Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences. However, I have growing interests in the social impact the Arts on society. I hope to do…

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Claire Amythess Moraña

Penn World scholarsClass of 2027 Philippines Academic areas of interest I have always been interested in how STEM and the Humanities interact with each other and how their intersections are applied practically. I plan to explore the academic areas of Economics and its various fields, as well as Data Science and Mathematics. Activities & Hobbies…

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