Welcome to Penn, MS1s!
Entering Class of 2024
Abby Obeng-Marnu
Adaeze Olikagu
I love reading novels, visiting museums, and going out to eat with my friends!
Adede Appah-Sampong
Hey y’all, I enjoy listening to music, binge watching my favorite shows, taking long walks (when the weather is nice), and trying new restaurants! I can’t wait for the next four.
Aiden Adams
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, language learning, and playing sports, specifically soccer and pickleball. Additionally, I love visiting amusement parks (big fan of roller coasters) and exploring new restaurants. I also enjoy hiking, swimming, and kayaking!
Akshay Govindan
I enjoy playing music, going to concerts, reading, cooking, and hanging out with friends
Albert Mao
I enjoy exploring the outdoors, biking, and photographing coastal towns/places. Outside of being outside, I like listening to lots of music (especially jazz and afro-latin), collecting different kinds of hats, and playing Street Fighter 6.
Albert Wu
Outside of medicine, I enjoy hiking, traveling, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks. I also used to fence throughout undergrad!
Alexandra Marenco
I love staying active through lifting and running. I am also incredibly passionate about music, so I go to concerts whenever possible.
Alexandria (Lexi) Lange
I’m a mom to a toddler, and my husband and I also have a 13-year-old dog named Teddy. In addition to spending time with my family, I love traveling, going to concerts, being outside (especially on hikes or at the beach), listening to podcasts, and reading. I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone!
Alvin Yu
Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, playing tennis and pickleball, spending time outdoors/hiking, exploring new cities, and running. I also love nature and portrait photography.
Amanda Moser
I love to run, explore new restaurants/happy hours, read, play pickleball, and travel!
Amy Wu
I love playing card games and board games, trying new restaurants, listening to music, or curling up with a good book. I’m so excited to meet everyone and spend the next 4 together!
Angela Sun
I like language learning (Spanish and Chinese), competing on the NYT word games and crocheting stuffed animals.
Angelina Ziarno
Hi, I’m Angie! I love exploring the city, meeting new people, playing both tabletop and video games, art museums, and crafting. Can’t wait to meet you all soon and start this journey!
Anika Nerella
Love being outdoors, playing viola, listening to classical music, dancing, watching tennis (and, I”ll admit, playing pickleball), and reading autobiographies.
Anjali Mahajan
I love to run, swim, talk about the SEPTA, and make oatmeal. I also enjoy road trips (especially to natural parks)
Anthony Thompson
I like to run, go to the gym, walk around and explore the city, and try different cuisines.
Arnab Dey
Huge fan of being outdoors and staying active! Some of my hobbies include playing basketball & soccer, working out, learning new languages, and making music. I also love trying out new things: food, activities, etc.
Ashley Duchi
I really enjoy reading fantasy novels, going to concerts, making matcha, and watching everyone walk their dogs in graduate hospital!
Ashwin Kammula
In my free time, I enjoy playing pick-up basketball, ping pong, and fantasy football. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone!
Aurora Golden-Appleton
I’m a long-distance walker (non-competitive; the more the merrier; let’s walk some Philly streets together!) currently considering embarking on guinea pig parenthood now that I’m a veritable adult.
Becca Brody
Hi! In my free time, I like to run, bike, swim, lift, and hike (basically anything active that doesn’t require hand-eye coordination). I also love to try new cafes, watch Ravens and Penn State football, and go to concerts!
Ben Stone
I love running, hiking, skiing, movies, pickleball, and really anything outdoors.
Bridget Loja Patino
I love eating and trying new restaurants around Philly (favorite cuisine is anything latino). I also like singing and doing karaoke for fun. I have a 12 year old dog and took her on walks along the river back home. Looking forward to going on walks along the schuykill and other places in Philly!
Chetan Vadali
I’m really into cooking and puzzles (I do the NYT mini crossword, spelling bee, and sudoku every morning)! I also love watching basketball and have recently been getting back into tennis!
Christopher Aiello
I like to run, play basketball and drink good coffee.
Christopher Sollenberger
I enjoy cooking and eating. I love the outdoors and playing sports, especially soccer. I also love music and playing my guitar.
Courtney Kaplan
Hi all! In my free time I love to be outside running, hiking, walking, and skiing. I also enjoy cooking, trying out local restaurants (especially new ice cream spots), and reading!
Danealle Parchment
Hi everyone, I love reading, hikes, watching movies, and playing video games. I’m new to indoor climbing and martial arts but look forward to doing more of them in Philly!
David Lu
In my free time, I like spending time outdoors or going on runs. I also like keeping an aloe as a house plant.
Eamon Toye
Hey! My name is Eamon and I’m from Oak Park (a suburb just west of Chicago). I’m a big fan of endurance sports and have completed an Ironman and an ultramarathon!
Elizabeth Graham
For fun, I love reading and exercising (bike rides, walks, etc). Outside of medicine, I also love hosting dinners for my friends and organizing get-togethers. It brings me a lot of joy to provide a space for happiness and enjoyment for my loved ones.
Elizabeth Rubin
I like baking fun desserts and finding new places to eat in Philly! I also like figure skating (for fun), and am trying to be a consistent runner.
Elizabeth Ward
Hi! I love going to small concerts, finding new TV series, and taking long walks with my friends. I like cooking and recipe creation and love to share what I make with my family and friends. I hope to meet you soon!
Emily Pan
I’m always up for an adventure! I love traveling to new places, trying new foods, and exploring nature. I also enjoy unwinding by playing board games, listening to live music, and reading.
Emma Bernstein
I love to spend time with friends and host for movie nights or game nights. I also love to spend time outdoors and cook.
Emma Morganroth
I love trying new restaurants (and posting them on Beli), cooking, running, and traveling. I’m also a movie buff and pride myself on having seen every worthwhile rom-com!
Ether Dharmesh
I enjoy making art (acrylic painting and soft pastels), cooking, trying new restaurants in the city, going to workout classes, and cafe hopping. I love watching Korean and Chinese TV shows, and enjoy learning languages through media!
Felix Nnaji
Hi guys I’m Felix and I love sports and the gym. I’m also really into cooking and have been learning Spanish.
Gabriela (Gaby) Grady
I love doing paint-by-numbers and puzzles of any kind. I also look forward to exploring Philly and finding the best neighborhood restaurants and cafes.
Ganen Chinniah
In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, lifting weights, and baking. Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Gustavo Capone
Hello everyone! Growing up in Brazil, I learned to love playing soccer and foot volleyball during my free time. Also, when no one is around I enjoy being outside or going for a run and bike ride to keep active. While at home I enjoy watching sports.
Ha-Neul Yu
In my free time, I love playing golf and enjoy playing the French horn. I’m also a huge fan of musicals, and The Phantom of the Opera is my favorite—I’ve watched it five times! Having lived in four different countries over the past four years, I also have a passion for exploring new cities and cultures.
Habib Akouri
In my free time, I love going on runs, lifting weights, and watching/playing soccer (I’m a Liverpool fan). I also enjoy reading, watching TV, and skiing!
Haleigh Pine
I love cooking, trying new restaurants, crocheting, and board games (the more complicated the better!). I like going to the gym and on long walks and I want to get back into playing tennis and basketball!
Helen Zhou
Hi, I’m Helen! In my free time, you can find me dabbling in various arts and crafts projects (currently learning to sew my own clothes!), reading literary fiction and longform essays, maintaining my Duolingo streak, and solving the daily NYT puzzles. I’m super excited to explore Philadelphia, particularly to sample seasonal ice cream flavors, browse independent bookstores, and try out new yoga/pilates studios!
Hyun Kim
A true fan of taco tuesdays and bottomless brunch. In my free time, I like to boulder, cycle around town, go thrifting, and wind down with some boardgames like Betrayal or Coup. I also breed African cichlid fish but unfortunately my landlord in Philly did not allow water filled furniture.
Isabella Li
I love trying new foods, going on long walks, picnicking, thrifting, reading, writing, and running!
Jamal Magoti
I enjoy cooking and trying out(and almost always modifying) new recipes. I also like reading novels – recently I have been really into sci-fi/fantasy with metaphysical themes. Also enjoy traveling, gaming, weightlifting and running(I think…not fully sure)
James Lao
I’m a big fan of running and other sports (basketball/volleyball). I also love venturing out to cafés, reading stories, and cookin’.
James Reed
I love the outdoors, aquariums, watching sports, cooking spicy food, and exploring cities.
Jasmine Phillips
Outside of medicine, I love to try new restaurants, travel and explore new cities, play tennis, and spend time with friends! I am also a sports enthusiast and a Philadelphia sports fan, so I enjoy attending and watching the games. I am excited to meet everyone this year!
Jasmine Wang
I love knitting, painting, watching indie films, going on long walks, and working on my French. One of my greatest weaknesses is getting overpriced drinks at cute cafes.
Jason Zheng
I enjoy dabbling in cooking, gaming, and weightlifting.
Jennie Cao
Love eating my way through new restaurants, playing music, and reading manga!
Jennifer Guo
I like taking care of my plants, traveling, baking, and eating. If anyone wants to explore Philly’s food scene, please let me know!
Jenny Lu
I love photography and being outdoors—hiking, running, swimming, biking, or just wandering around with a camera. Also love a game of Set or Bananagrams.
Jin Cai
I enjoy climbing outdoors, biking, and playing badminton! I’m also interested in learning how to use software for laser cutting and graphic design!
Jingyi Zhang
This year, I really enjoy short stories and novels, especially the works of Yiyun Li. I also enjoy cooking and baking, watching sad movies, walking in nature, and teaching myself to write.
Jordan Dourlain
I really enjoy running along the Schuylkill, reading, and spending time with my cat, Willow.
Jordana Avigad
Hey friends! I love to travel, hike, run, cook, climb, and (most of all) hang out with friends.
José Velarde
I enjoy the outdoors, fishing, golfing and roadtripping. I dream of one day becoming a polyglot.
Julian Peregoff
I love trying new restaurants, going on nature walks (so I can flip over rocks and look for animals), going to the gym, and taking care of my pets!
Justus Zemberi
I love working out, playing and watching sports. I also love to listen to music, discover music, and play music of my own (guitar and piano).
Karen Wang
I love exploring the local food scene and watching cooking competition shows like Top Chef. You will also find me walking around the city playing Pikmin Bloom 🌼!
Kass Zhang
Hey everyone!! I love making and eating sweets, so cafe/bakery hopping is a must. I enjoy hiking or going on long nature walks with friends (botanical gardens!!!). Lastly, I love playing board and video games, especially on rainy days 🙂
Kate Jones
I love to play board and card games at Redcap’s Corner, which is right by Penn’s campus! I also like to learn languages.
Kenneth Um
sudoku, djing, basketball, drawing
Kesshni Bhasiin
I love to cook and bake, spend time in nature (primarily hiking), exploring new brunch spots, reading and writing, as well as doing pilates and yoga.
Kevin Song
I enjoy playing tennis, running, going to the gym, and exploring new restaurants, cafes, and bars around the Philly area! I’m always eating, so that’s probably what I’ll be doing when you see me.
Kim Le
I love experiencing new things, exploring local coffee shops and restaurants, and travel. My hobbies include crochet, playing music, cooking, and the occasional sunset walk. I am additionally training for my first marathon!
Kriyana Reddy
I love exploring museums, playing classical guitar, listening to economics/politics/urban planning podcasts, spinning, and frequenting coffee shops!
Ling Yan
I love basketball, exploring national parks, and going to concerts. I also enjoy trying out new coffee shops and restaurants.
Linzy Malcolm
I like watching F1, baking, working out, and watching TV and movies. I also really like going to yoga classes and eating out.
Maggie Ford
I’m super into music and play drums, piano, and guitar, and am always trying to find new artists I like to listen to. Also love sports and being active–I played frisbee in college but am always happy to join in on any game!
Malhaar Agrawal
Fun for me is new adventures, like thru-hiking in the Adirondacks this summer or driving across the country to see the eclipse. I also enjoy playing rugby, competitive cooking (I tried out for Iron Chef!) and taking care of my pets
Michelle Kwon
I have been spending my time taking film pictures, crocheting, reading, and running (albeit slowly). I am always looking for new hidden gems in Philly whether that be restaurants, dessert spots, or new things to do!
Molly Eron
I enjoy trying new restaurants and hanging out with friends. I also like to stay active by running, playing tennis, and skiing in the winter. On weekends, I watch a lot of soccer and occasionally bake or draw/paint.
Morgan Purcell
Hello! I’m originally from the surrounding suburbs of Philadelphia and have lived in the city for the last 4 years. I have also spent time in San Francisco and Austin. In my free time I love to play pickleball (badly), attend kickboxing and yoga classes, read, and try new bars and restaurants.
Nate Cieplik
I enjoy hiking and exploring the outdoors, as well as playing pretty much any sport. During the past year I’ve been to 20 different national parks!
Nicholas Rouillard
Hi everyone! I was born and raised in California, so the East Coast will be a new adventure for me. In my free time, I enjoy playing and watching sports (especially tennis), spending time with my dog, exploring new hiking trails, and cooking (my current specialty is homemade pizza!).
Nick Simpson
I’m into playing piano and producing music, and I’m always looking for other musicians to share that with! I also enjoy rock climbing, lifting weights, playing basketball or really any other active outdoor activity!
Noah DiBiasio-Hudson
I love to hike, swim, and spend time outside as well as read, play the fiddle, and cook. I’m currently working on my bread making skills and could seriously use some help- come find me if you know how to get a good windowpane on your dough!
Obinna Uzosike
Hey Everyone! I’m a lover of basketball, working out & running, writing, cooking and music. In my free time, you’ll likely finding me working out, watching a show, or listening to music & curating playlists.
Oluwasijibomi Osunkoya
Outside of medicine, I like to compose music (usually classical), and I enjoy reading and watching tv shows/anime!
Pamela Beniwal
I really like to cook new recipes from all over the world, and in general, I love to try new foods! I like to read, work out, paint, and watch anime as well! I really enjoy trying new coffee shops and I enjoy singing too!
Paul Soden
I like playing saxophone, biking, and taking long hikes on new trails! I’m so excited to start this new adventure and explore Philly with you all!
Philip Lee
My favorite spots in my apartment are my kitchen and my reading nook, though sometimes also my shower where “deep” thoughts flee away once the hot water stops. I’m also learning to like the gym down the hallway, but not my aching muscles after a wimpy few sets. After some laborious IKEA assembling—I can lift bookcases and sections of couches but I can’t bench?—I look forward to filling my dining table and living room with friends old and new!
Puneeth Guruprasad
I play violin and have been in orchestras throughout my entire life! But in general I am a huge music fan so I go to a ton of concerts, especially EDM.
Rachana Mudipalli
I am passionate about science research and outreach. I love to sing, crochet, cook/bake, explore the Philly restaurant and ice cream scene, and spend time with friends, family, and my wonderful dog Jaanu.
Rachel Palmer
Hello everyone, I’m Rachel! In college, I was known as “the legendary chemist and cat lover”, but I’m also an avid baker, an equestrian, a weightlifter, an intermediate yogi, an anime fan, and a reader. If your weekend plans involve trying out a new restaurant (or bakery), playing party games, going shopping, or visiting a cat cafe, hit me up!
Rachel Rigsby
I grew up dancing competitively and hope to continue dancing in medical school! I’m always looking for new restaurants and coffee shops to try out with friends!
Rachel Xiang
I like skiing, long walks, and the NYT daily crossword. I also enjoy adding restaurants to my Beli profile — 509 so far!
Randy Bach
Huge into all things food, including cooking, photography, and trying out new restaurants! You can also find me in nature or hiking around to find new coffee spots.
Richard Ni
On the weekends I enjoy soccer, tennis, cello, and happy hours. Current Eagles fan, estranged Sixers fan.
Riley Choi
I love watching documentaries, action movies, and animation (especially Pixar and Studio Ghibli). I am always on the search for a nice cafe with good lattes!
Rishi Shridharan
When I’m not birding or taking amateur nature photos, you can probably find me playing racquet sports, hiking, running, or biking. Always delighted to have company in case you’d like to join me 🙂
Ryan Turlip
I’m a huge foodie and love to explore new food spots in the city! I am also a big coffee fanatic, enjoy working out, and like watching sports.
Sabrina Meng
Wondering what I’m up to in my free time? You might find me playing violin, figure skating, running, or engaging in my latest (not always successful) cooking/baking experiments. I’m an avid lover of the outdoors and staying active, and I’m equally excited about trying new foods and exploring all that Philly has to offer.
Sadia Laisa
I was born in Bangladesh and grew up in Queens, NYC before moving to Boston. I love wandering around bookstores, making desserts, and playing badminton. My favorite rainy day activity is sitting by the window and getting lost in my latest fiction/fantasy book!
Sagar Gupta
I enjoy playing and watching basketball and playing fantasy football. I love listening to all kinds of music like hip hop, house, and indie rock. Please send me new music!
Sajeev Kohli
I’m a pretty big cricket fan and have been playing piano for many years.
Samantha Ratner
I like cooking, singing, and puzzles (especially the NYT games). I am also a candle enthusiast.
Seth Anderson
Hi everyone! I love to read/am a public library enthusiast, try new restaurants, bike the Schuylkill River Trail, and play video games.
Shanzeh Sheikh
In my free time, I love reading, listening to music, and exploring cafes and eating places.
Shruthi Nyshadham
I love writing, knitting, going on walks, and watching soccer (go Spurs!). I’m also a big foodie, and look forward to trying new places in Philly!
Sophia Zhang
I love all things active, whether that’s going on hikes, runs/walks, playing tennis, or going to the gym. I play the violin and especially enjoy playing orchestra and chamber music! I also love watching/listening to musicals!
Sula Frausto
I’ve trained and performed as a ballet dancer for the past 10+ years and hope to continue taking classes as much as possible in Philly! I love to cook and attempt a new recipe at least once a week. I also enjoy hiking, doing fun activities with friends, exploring the city, and trying new restaurants.
Suma Kotha
Hi everyone! Outside of medicine, I love to travel and explore new coffee shops, restaurants, museums, and can’t wait to do so in Philly! I also love to bike, read, and cook.
Sydney Alderfer
I love hiking, traveling, playing volleyball, and baking.
Sydney Pham
I enjoy traveling, skiing, spending time with my friends & family, and trying new restaurants & coffee shops.
Tanya Kurnootala
Hi! In my free time I like writing, weekend trips, and ranking restaurants I eat at. I enjoy anything outdoors with friends and family, especially tennis and pickleball.
Varun Kathawate
Outside of school I play the tabla, Hindustani classical folk drums, and love to make music with others.
Victoria Li
Major foodie, museum-goer, traveler, fashion critique, and k-pop dancer (though apparently not very good at). Hmu when you find yourself in Japan/China!
Victoria McReynolds
Outside of medicine, I love cooking, trying new workout classes, and yoga. I also enjoy exploring restaurants, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Vish Rao
I really like reading and learning new things! I also am into lifting and exercise, tennis, chess, and poker
Vitor Souza
I’m a passionate skier, and I enjoy staying active and practicing sports in general. I read a lot of non-fiction and like to stay up to date on current events.
William Zhang
Hi everyone! My name is William Zhang, and I like to go hiking and sing karaoke in my free time. I also like to scour arcades and play video games with friends.
Xincheng Xu
Photography, cooking, exploring unique grocery stores…
Yinlu Zhu
I love exploring new neighborhoods in Philly, spending time outdoors, and cooking and baking with friends. I’m a huge fan of arts and crafts—my current fixation is pottery making. I also love going to sports games of any kind.
Yunliang Zhao
I love traveling, cooking, hiking, sketching, and starting to knit scarves but never finishing them 😉 I also play a traditional Chinese instrument called the Erhu, which has only two strings!
Zahraa Hotait
Lover of museums, thrift stores, concerts, and long exploratory walks! Currently taking Arabic lessons (inspired by family heritage) and trying to learn how to sew/upcycle clothing (inspired by many years of watching Project Runway).
Zoe Barinaga
In my free time, I love to sing, ice skate, and learn new languages! I’m also a big foodie, so catch me sampling Philly’s awesome gastronomy while exploring some of the historical areas!