Madelyn De Leon

Preferred Pronouns

She/Her

Hometown

Houston

Current Program of Study

BSN

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

Pattaya

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

Medical Sociology

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

HBO Max access

What's your favorite place on campus?

Rodin rooftop lounge

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

Being on the board of the Penn Philippine Association (PPA)

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

The most memorable moment I’ve had at Penn Nursing so far is my first clinical shadowing experience!

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

I wish I knew how to mentally prepare myself for the workload of a nursing student.

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

I like the simulation labs we have that are able to give us an almost real-life experience and help enhance our skills.

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

My favorite thing about the community at Penn is how you can find anyone you know walking on Locust at anytime!

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

My love for helping others has inspired me to pursue nursing. I want to be able to give back to my community and help change the world by making an impact on the hearts of others!