<p>It’s ok to ask. No big deal. There’s thousands of emails each day, Im sure she wont keep u in mind “oh that kid ask me about teachers and student partying.”</p>
<p>some schools have had huge controversies when they have had faculty members or athletic coaches partying with the much younger students. i think it might’ve raised some ethical issues. so perhaps the ethics is what shocked tiffany. however, if you used the word “social gathering” instead of party (party = get drunk time), then that would’ve been more appropriate. at some schools, professors would be willing to have dinner with you and chat, etc.</p>
<p>count that as one social faux pas and move on.</p>
<p>your screwed for life, don’t even bother applying there anymore, you’ve literally just ruined all your chances at going to a college…</p>
<p>just kidding. They won’t even remember you, and I doubt they’ll take the time to check what type of e-mails you sent them.</p>
<p>I agree with Northstarmom. I think the tone of the response was set by your last question; she probably read it and got annoyed. I agree, that was inappropiate.</p>
<p>Edit: the last question of the OP was inappropiate, not the tone of the response!</p>
<p>OK, first off: that was a really dumb question to ask. No skin off, no harm done, if you are able to get into Penn you’re a smart dude, but especially as you build relationships with professors…know your bounds before you ask questions. Establish lines. And, know yourself. If you are a raving lunatic at 3am, why would you ask a question to someone in a position of power? But, thankfully, she didn’t seem to angry and really, it’s the kind of “official” answer she gives. When she says that she is “shocked” it doesn’t mean that it offends some puritanical sense of morale that she has, but rather thinks it absurd that you would even ask that of her. What kind of answer are you expecting? A resounding yes? It’s quite obvious to deduce what the university’s official stance is, so why bother asking? To test the water?</p>
<p>And yeah, I’m sure it was a long day. Tiffany is a moderator on the Wharton forums and she’s really cool. Sadly, there is of course a professional boundary that as long as you respect, she is lots of fun. But you break it, and she’ll give you the blank stare you’re deserving of. Plus, we (and by we I mean me) give her alot of – and she takes it in stride; she’s really pretty witty.</p>
<p>Although, and this is essential…she has the memory of an elephant and she never forgets a name.</p>
<p>So best of luck.</p>
<p>I’ll answer your email (I’d recommend asking students rather than adcoms anyway…you’ll get more reliable answers):</p>
<p>Wharton courseload isn’t too terrible IMHO. I’ve taken some of the intro Wharton classes (and a few upperlevel management courses) and they require less work than my science courses do. I’d say the Wharton courseload falls under that of a hard science or engineering major. But it’s greater than the workload of a history major. Being a science major, I have a lot of work…labs really take a ton of time in upperlevel courses. If you’re in Wharton, expect to be able to have most weekends free; most of my Wharton friends party from Thurs-Sunday.</p>
<p>Most freshmen will know other freshmen in their classes, clubs, sports (and parties). The classes are so huge that it’s effectively impossible to know everyone. More likely than not, if you’re in Wharton you’ll know Wharton kids, some college kids, hardly any engineering kids (other than M&T guys), and only the nursing girls that are in your intro classes or that you party with. It’s very cliquey here, so you’ll find a niche I’d think.</p>
<h2>I’ve had a few profs want to drink with us but no student ever wants to drink with a crochety old guy…I do know a few “cool” younger profs that occassionally hit up the parties but it’s not common.</h2>
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I would like to learn more about the type of students and teachers at
Penn/Wharton. Could you please simply describe to me the differences in
course-load and homework between a typical freshman at the College and a
typical freshman at Wharton?</p>
<p>Also, what is the intra-relationships between the students–do most freshman
know most other freshman or at least know of them? i.e. how different is it
from a typical high school “family” setting?</p>
<p>Thank you for reading my long (and confusing) questions!
Felix</p>
<p>Oh, one more question. I know that Penn is a school filled with life (the
party ivy). Do teachers ever party with the students?</p>
<p>And, are you sure that Tiffany isn’t just some student/assistant answering emails? That didn’t look like the email of a seasoned adcom but I could be wrong.</p>
<p>I found your question to be very innocuous. The tone I pulled from your email was one of a lost and confused person that had real questions about the social structure of Penn. I didn’t find it to be absurd in the least…I’m guessing you are somewhat of a social outcast, though (no offense intended).</p>
<p>They’ll probably post your email on a “Wall of Shame” within the admissions office. Ugh, relax; it’s not like when they recieve your application they’ll ultimately be like, “that’s the scoundrel!” and not matriculate you.</p>
<p>environmen: Tiffany is a graduate of Penn (also with a masters) who works in the undergraduate office. This is her first year in the undergraduate division but she isn’t some lowly peon.</p>
<p>And the question was innocuous enough it was just…a pretty dumb thing to ask the administration.</p>
<p>You can inform them that Emory b-school professors sometimes socialize with students at weekly wine and cheese get togethers on the courtyard. While this is not a “party,” it is certainly not the same situation found in a classroom setting.</p>
<p>tifinany is on this forum!?
what is her username?</p>
<p>Tiffany has better things to do than idle on a forum whose devotion is to circumvent her job. But no, she does not post here nor does she have a username. In case you got confused, I know her through a Wharton forum for admitted students. She is a moderator there.</p>
<p>“Oh, one more question. I know that Penn is a school filled with life (the
party ivy). Do teachers ever party with the students?”</p>
<p>That is sooo funny! Why did you ask that?</p>
<p>to be funny!</p>
<p>i didnt know they would take it seriously…/.</p>
<p>Let’s just say I’m pretty sure she knows your name. And when Tiff knows your name, things happen. Good things or bad things, things happen. Which do you think is happening?</p>
<p>Who cares about “Tiffany?” In my experience in talking to adcoms and being interviewed by them, they are a bunch of boring, expressionless people with unwavering loyalty to their school. “Oh, DeVry Technical Institute is probably the best bargain school you can find. Everything you need is here. Our admissions are highly selective and our graduates are among the top in the industry.” Blah!</p>
<p>chanman, you need to just relax man. I actually met Tiffany b/c I got into class of '09 for Wharton. She is a really cool woman who works for Wharton admissions, but I guarantee you she won’t remember this trivial comment come admissions decisions time next school year. Just relax. Btw, Coveney what up man??? Didn’t know you were on CC…</p>
<p>Chanman, let me know if you get in. :D</p>
<p>Btw, it is DeVry University now ;)</p>