<p>Hi guys,</p>
<p>I currently live in Australia, but I will be applying to UPenn's exchange/study abroad program soon.</p>
<p>We have to write a personal statement about why we want to go to Penn/why we think we should be accepted.</p>
<p>Any ideas on how to wow the committee? I was planning on writing about what appeals to me about the university, the area, student life, etc. and what I can contribute to the university.</p>
<p>Any other advice is welcome :)</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>Refer to the University of Pennsylvania as “UPenn” in your essay. That should work. ;)</p>
<p>Which aussie unie are you at? That matters too.</p>
<p>I’m at the University of Melbourne, but they already know that because we have to apply through our uni.</p>
<p>Ok. Just tell them that you wanna go to UPenn coz you love Philly Cheese Steak. Also don’t forget to mention your passion to pay a visit to the legendary Wawa store on campus…</p>
<p>Lol. I was just kidding. I think one of the points you can bring up is Penn “One University” policy which will allow you to take classes at different schools at Penn. Also, Penn is the Social Ivy so of course you can also say that you love the diversity in socialization at Penn.</p>