Find out what everyone’s resolving to do better next year!
“My resolution this year is to say one nice thing to another person each day that makes him or her feel even the slightest bit happier, such as complimenting a stranger on their unique purse or reminding a friend how important she is to me.” — Grace Ortelere, Her Campus UPenn Editor-in-Chief, College ’12
“Obtain a stellar GPA, further my progress in FIMRC (organization that provides medical relief for children), lose as much weight as possible without getting too sick, and continue to have amazing times with friends.” — Anna Morales, Nursing ‘15
“Learn how to swim.” — Bethany Cam, College ‘15
“Find something I really like in bioengineering. It’s boring, I know but it’s sort of going to determine what I do after graduating. Number two is to help make need-blind financial aid for internationals at Penn a reality.” — Sohaib Hashmi, Engineering ‘13
“Continue to expand my impact on the world through all my independent enterprises (media, student government, activism).” — Ernest Owens, College ‘14
“It may sound lame and boring but it was pretty much to stay determined and dedicated to get an internship over the summer.” — Hamlet Ureña, College ‘13
“I want to lose 3 kg by Valentine’s Day and to reach my original weight before the summer starts. That’s about 7 pounds by Valentine’s Day, 15 pounds in total!” — Karla Fausto, Engineering ‘15
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“Meet more people in a very open way; in other words, break down those ridiculous social barriers we create out of fear of being laughed at or of feeling awkward. Saying hi to and smiling at random people should be something completely normal and not considered weird! A different attitude would definitely make society healthier and happier. I also think 2012 has a cosmic spark and will bring very exciting and different experiences. I want to keep an open mind and explore what the world and life in general have to offer. Let’s just be happy with ourselves, generous and patient with others, and free in spirit. Call me a hipster but I mean every word I say!” — Laura Krasovitzky, College ‘15
“Read more (Hemingway, Austen, Williams)…learn more (French, Hebrew, cooking). Do the things I always said I would. Follow through with my ideas and notions. Do everything with a purpose in mind. Dance more. Go to bed earlier and wake up earlier. Work harder to maintain important relationships. Be more grateful for everything” — Jordyn Tumas, College ‘15
“Go to the gym more often, try something new like skydiving” — Aneesha Raghunathan, College ‘15
“Be more confident, decisive, consistent…Meet “the one” haha…” — Mari Herron, College ‘15
“I resolve to learn something new every day, to take risks, and to wake up each day with a huge smile on my face!” — Tala Bassil, Wharton ‘15
“Do better in school. I need to focus all my energy on work and get all A’s!” — Emily Weiss, Engineering ‘15
“I feel like I want to expand my circle of friends and meet people from varied cultures and backgrounds.” — Sara Liebreich, Engineering ‘15
“Lose weight, travel around more, and maintain my grades.” — Alyssa Maharani, College ‘15