Atmosphere at Wharton?

<p>Obviously, everyone wants to go to there, but for those who currently attend it, what is going to Wharton like? Is it really supercompetitive and pre-professional like most sources say it is, and you won't be able to relax or hang out much if you want to have a chance to succeed there?</p>

<p>I'm surrounded by whartonites relaxing and hanging out. kind of like i'm surrounded by college kids relaxing and hanging out. kind of like i'm surrounded by SEAS kids relaxing and--oh wait. Scratch that last one.</p>

<p>I think for SAS and Wharton courses, activity generally comes in large bursts. There will be a weeks-long lull followed by mayhem.</p>

<p>This may be a reflection of my poor project planning than anything else..</p>

<p>For example, MGMT-234 consisted of a paper one month into it, then nothing for a loooong time, then a group project, then a final paper shortly thereafter.</p>

<p>Would someone in Wharton who's doing varsity athletics have anytime at all for a social life?</p>

<p>Yes, of course. But it is up to the individual and his/her time management and which varsity sports you have in mind. Some sports have a longer season and lengthy practices and some not. Penn lures many recruited athletes by admitting them to Wharton and many do just fine.</p>

<p>Thanks cbreeze, that's reassuring!</p>