Bethany Anders

Preferred Pronouns

she/her

Hometown

Fresno, CA

Current Program of Study

Traditional BSN

What's your favorite place to eat on campus or in the city?

Hip City Veg and Pho Saigon

What's your favorite non-required or elective class?

ASL!!

What's your favorite Penn perk (e.g. access to museum, ICA, athletics, Arboretum, etc)?

access to Penn museum and free access to Septa’s LUCY loops

What's your favorite place on campus?

Bio Pond!

What's your favorite Penn activity / hobby outside of class (e.g. on-campus groups, clubs, athletics, volunteering, etc)?

Community Champion’s Family Connects

The most memorable moment I've had at Penn Nursing so far is...?

Observational clinical experiences in the OR!

Is there anything that you wish you knew before coming to Penn?

You will feel imposter syndrome but it’s completely normal!! You DO belong here!

What is something that you really like about your program of study?

The professors are so supportive and are always willing to listen and help however they can.

What's your favorite thing about your cohort and/or the community at Penn?

We all support each other! Unlike Wharton, nursing cohorts never compete with each other and we all support each other and want the best.

What or who has inspired you the most while pursuing your degree, and why?

Beth Quigley! She used to be one of the Professors for Anatomy & Physiology but has since retired. I was struggling in Anatomy and she reminded me what I was studying for: to become a nurse!! She reminded me that school is just a stepping stone to the most fulfilling career.