Wharton for social entrepreneurship? (college decision help!)

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<p>Hello! As a current senior, I have narrowed my choices down to Penn, Columbia, or Stanford. I realize the quality of academics at any of these institutions will be unparalleled, and I'm incredibly grateful to have these choices to begin with.</p>

<p>Academics aside, my #1 consideration is the availability of opportunities in civic service + entrepreneurship. My passion is social entrepreneurship, specifically in education reform. </p>

<p>At Penn, I will be part of the Civic Scholars Program while enrolled in Wharton. CSSP and PennSEM also sound like great opportunities as well.</p>

<p>If you're a Penn student who has experience (or is familiar) with these programs (or related programs), can you expand on your experiences? What other opportunities exist for social entrepreneurship?</p>

<p>I'd love to hear any first-hand accounts from actual Penn students. Thank you!</p>

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<p>Management 100.</p>

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<p>Just out of curiosity, are you british ?? (just wondering cause ‘fit chicks’ seems like a very british thing to say.</p>

<p>Anyways, yeah course, Wharton is amazing for social entrepreneurship. Look up Warby parker and givology.</p>

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<p>I’m updating this thread to announce that, unfortunately, I will not be joining the Wharton Class of 2016 this fall…though I am certain that Wharton would prove an equally excellent choice.</p>

<p>The college application marathon has been a tiring but rewarding journey, and for future applicants who are looking into social entrepreneurship, please feel free to PM me with questions - I’d love to help.</p>

<p>kafka - You have a keen eye :slight_smile: I’m British by birth but attended an international school in Australia.</p>