Past Freshman Webcasts
This webcast originally aired on July 10th, 2012. Please to not submit emails.
Panelists:
- Dr. Dennis DeTurck, Dean of the College and Professor of Mathematics
- Dr. Janet Tighe, Dean of Freshmen and Director of Academic Advising
- Dr. Herman Beavers, Associate Professor of English
- Mr. Hikaru Kozuma, Executive Director, Office of Student Affairs
- Ms. Katrina Glanzer, Asst. Director of Advising Services and Academic Support (Moderator)
Questions addressed:
1. Why are freshman seminars and critical writing seminars recommended?
2. How likely is it to get into the first four course requests?
3. How can students get involved in leadership at Penn?
4. Is it advisable to take introductory courses in a field before taking more specialized courses?
6. How does one do research in non-science subjects?
7. What are the most common obstacles facing freshmen?
8. What courses and majors are best for pre-med?
9. Is the summer reading project mandatory?
10. How can students who struggle with reading skills succeed at Penn?
11. When are students assigned a major advisor?
12. How do students register for all sections of math courses?
13. How often should students meet with their advisors?
2011
What is the difference between Foundational Approaches and Sector Requirements?
About freshman seminars and writing seminars.
What happens when a student does not get into all the classes he or she requested?
Can students talk with advisors and instructors in addition to their assigned academic advisor?
Can students talk with advisors about potential majors before they declare a major?
What should students do to prepare for the rigors of academic life at Penn?
What is freshman orientation like?
How can a student find out about how certain majors relate to careers?
2010
