Kiara Perez
What's your favorite place to eat on campus or in the city?
My favorite place to eat on campus is Houston Hall.
What's your favorite non-required or elective class?
HSOC 3524 Medical Mestizaje: Health and Development in Contemporary Latin America
What's your favorite Penn perk (e.g. access to museum, ICA, athletics, Arboretum, etc)?
Having access to both fitness centers for free
What's your favorite place on campus?
La Casa Latina
What's your favorite Penn activity / hobby outside of class (e.g. on-campus groups, clubs, athletics, volunteering, etc)?
Running with the Penn club cross country/track team!
The most memorable moment I've had at Penn Nursing so far is...?
Meeting my peer advisor. I am so glad that the School of Nursing Peer Advisor program allowed me to meet such a great mentor and friend. My peer advisor has been such a great support system whether that be helping me study for A&P exams, choosing classes, or just being a friend when things got difficult. This experience has helped me grow and find myself here at Penn Nursing.
What is something that you really like about your program of study?
I like how structured and connected our curriculum is with Nursing. Our classes follow a clear sequence that allows each class to build on previous courses. The courses we take within a semester work together to provide us with a great understanding of the core topics of nursing.
What's your favorite thing about your cohort and/or the community at Penn?
My favorite thing about my nursing cohort is how close-knit and supportive we all our towards each other. We always find ways to work together and push each other to do well in all aspects of our lives here at Penn.
What or who has inspired you the most while pursuing your degree, and why?
My parents have inspired me the most while pursuing my degree. They have always pushed me to go above and beyond and make the most of my opportunities. They have also always reminded me that no matter how difficult things may get, they are always rooting for me and always reminding me that I am strong enough to overcome any adversity.
