Dickens House

Hey everyone! Outside of my professional life, I am an avid runner, golfer, and soccer player. I’ll watch or play anything where you can keep score and love good reads, tasty coffees, and zippy microbrews.

I am originally from upstate New York, but I moved to Bristol, TN in middle school and consider it to be my hometown. In my free time, I enjoy weightlifting, anything outdoorsy, reading philosophy, and hanging out with my two cats, Hilary and Marxi!

Between experimenting in the kitchen and eating ice cream during all seasons, I enjoy playing sports, singing Disney karaoke, and going for walks to admire neighborhood dogs. While I’m no expert in photography, I love taking photos of people and places – hoping to capture some fun/memorable/raw moments of our journeys ahead!

I enjoy the outdoors and meeting new people. I like to spend my free time playing sports, eating good food, and hanging out in parks. I’m excited to join the water polo team this year and eat philly cheesesteaks.

I’m originally from a suburb of Chicago, but I moved out west for college and then took a gap year in the UK. In my free time, I like playing tennis and badminton. In addition, I like to go on spontaneous baking adventures, and I especially love making macarons.

Hi everyone! I love skiing (both on land and water), hiking, reading, and playing the violin. Can’t wait to get to know all of you better! 🙂

I love playing with my dog Noodle and reading books. My favorite types are thriller, detective fiction, and non-fiction. Besides burying my head in stories, exploring new cuisine and restaurants are a shared passion of my sister and I.

For fun, I enjoy reading, baking, playing video games, weightlifting, and playing badminton. You can often find me exploring local coffee shops and restaurants. Super excited to meet you all!

Big into animals, the outdoors, and world history! I’m also a huge fan of strategy games and was recently introduced to DnD which I’ve found really fun. Excited to meet y’all 😀

I love doing art-related things, watching Jeopardy!, going to Trader Joe’s, napping, and admiring pretty skies! I stay grounded through my faith, swimming, and spending time with friends and family.

Hi! Outside of medicine, I like to read, go on walks, and explore new restaurants. I also love Jane the Virgin, Abba, and mini m&ms.

I enjoy trying new foods, hanging out with friends, and going on nature walks for fun. Some of my interests include cooking and working out.

I love to read and play tabletop & video games. I also do tarot readings for fun!

I love snowboarding, hiking, running, and pretty much anything in the mountains! I also love playing guitar and pigging out on some good sushi!

In my free time, I enjoy playing sports (especially soccer), staying active, and spending time with family and friends. I love meeting new people and trying new restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. Also, I am a HUGE University of Michigan football and basketball fan. Go Blue!

I enjoy traveling, eating, recreational sports, in-line skating, escape rooms, and checking out local queer-owned spaces. I am also an avid napper. Within medicine, I am interested in exploring the intersection between global and LGBTQ+ health.

I love practicing yoga, listening to music, and watching documentaries! I am excited to meet everyone and interact with the greater Philadelphia community!

I love taking long walks with my dog and keeping up with basketball – I’m a big sixers fan! I also enjoy spending time with friends & family, reading, listening to new Spotify playlists, and lifting.

I love watching and playing sports, especially soccer. I also have a lot of fun hanging out and going on adventures with friends, and I am excited to explore Philly this year!

I love music, being outside, trying new sports, and exploring the city for good food and drinks! I also love traveling and petting dogs wherever I go.

I like to play games of all kinds, but especially collaborative board games; to make my instant noodles fancy by adding an egg, veggies and cheese; and, as you can see, to wear flowery clothes in fun colors. My #1 goal for M1 is to adopt a pair of cats with my partner. Cheers to all the hard work we’re about to keep doing for the rest of our lives!

I was born and raised in california, went to undergrad in the south and now heading to the east coast! Traveling is a big part of my life but when I’m not doing that, odds are I’m watching really bad reality tv and trying to find the best local thai food spots:) I’m super excited to meet all of you!

I like bikes, biking, and: healthcare is a human right

I enjoy staying active and being outdoors through sports (mostly running and basketball) and adventures (road trips, hiking, and camping)!

Hi, everyone! I’m from AZ but I just spent the last year in England getting my masters in the Philosophy, History, and Sociology of Medicine. I love deep diving into Taylor Swift theories (this is not a red flag), rowing, and pirates. I’m currently researching the intersection of germline genetic editing, bioethics, religion, and pluralism.

I enjoy going to coffee shops, visiting jazz clubs, eating good food, and doing pretty much anything outdoors. I also really like watching college football in the fall and like to spend my free time powerlifting and doing strongman training.

I love cooking/eating/appreciating food, playing badminton, and collecting antique cameras or medical artifacts. I’m looking forward to board games nights, exploring Philly’s restaurants, and watching bad TV with new friends!

I love game nights, crosswords and Bay Area sports teams. Always on the hunt to find the best sandwich spot in town.

Born and raised in sunny South Florida, I have never seen snow and (infamous last words) look forward to the winters here in Philly! I enjoy a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities: video games, programming, cooking, soccer, hiking, and reading about generally nerdy topics!

I like to make memes, work out, and waste call scammers’ time! Currently, I’m trying to learn how to cook (it’s not going so hot)…

In my free time I always like to find a way to get outside–hiking, camping, taking a long walk, playing soccer, or just reading on a blanket in the sun. I also love to cook and explore new restaurants and cuisines. On the weekend, you’re likely to find me taking care of my garden and many, many houseplants!

Hi guys, I love playing volleyball with friends, going to the gym, watching anime, and of course trying new foods. I also love trying new activities that my friends enjoy, like basketball, even though I’m terrible at it. I live at 1700 Chestnut, so please let me know if you’re near there so we can chat and get a coffee or something :)!

In my free time, I enjoy painting, baking, and yoga. I’m a big foodie, so I love trying new restaurants and recipes! I also enjoy traveling, and I’m super excited to explore Philly!

Really excited to meet y’all and explore Philly! Big fan of hiking and backpacking, hitting up the gym, and just being social/hanging out.

I love hanging out with friends and going out. I love art, sailing, and soccer.

I’ve been dancing for the past 21 years, and hope to continue here in Philly! I’m also always up for an adventure, walking around the city or heading out for a hike.

Outside of school, I enjoy playing the saxophone, working out, and growing houseplants. I also love trying new food places and coffee shops.

Love to play and watch soccer, hike and ski around New England, and go to museums.

I love music, reading, puzzles, crime/medical dramas, and most recently, baking. Looking forward to getting to know you all!

I love reading novels and a little bit of history and poetry. I like to play chess, watch and play soccer, and I’m starting to get into cooking and baking. I pretend to love running and exercising when in fact I’d much rather be scrolling through twitter or getting lost in a YouTube rabbit hole (fake it till you make it baby!).

I love hiking, music, and reading! I’ve been playing the oboe since I was 12 years old.

Hi I’m Eli! I enjoy cooking, listening to music (talk to me about anything Taylor Swift), and working on my Duolingo streak. I love trying new things and recently crocheted a blanket. I’m looking forward to exploring Philly and finding the best cheesesteak!

I love running, baking, and playing tennis! I also really enjoy exploring the city and finding new ice cream shops.

I love playing pickup basketball, going to the river, and exploring local restaurants and museums. It sounds like I’m an outdoorsy person, but I spend most of my time in my room reading random stuff (I’m into Medium articles these days).

I’ve played clarinet since middle school and most recently played in the Michigan Pops Orchestra and the Michigan Life Science Orchestra. I also enjoy yoga and reading, trying out different fitness classes, the Eurovision Song Contest, and exploring local coffee shops, restaurants, and farmers markets!

In my free time, I like to play golf, work out, and juggle.

What’s good guys! I’m an avid manga/anime enjoyer, amateur cook, and tennis player. I’m also an INFP and a Scorpio if you believe in personality tests.

Hi everyone! I worked in television in a past life, so I often watch new shows like it’s still my job. That said, I spend most of my free time trying new restaurants, playing with my pup, and being active (strength training, tennis, yoga, etc.)!

Hi everyone! I love playing violin and singing, reading, and playing with my dog, Potato 🙂 I’m always down to explore new cafes and live music spots!

For fun I really enjoy running, playing, tennis, skiing, and exploring our planet. I am an avid camper and scuba diver and enjoy making short wildlife films. Outside of medicine, I am very interested in earth and planetary sciences and politics :)!

I enjoy boating, snowboarding, and watching sports

I love listening to music, hanging with my 2 cats, cooking steak, and budget traveling

I love playing and watching sports! I played volleyball and ran cross country in college. I’m hoping to attend many Philly and Penn sports games in the next few years 🙂

In my free time, you will find me watching Youtube videos and shows on Netflix/Hulu, reading One Piece, or playing video games with my friends. I am also a huge basketball fan (Go Warriors!!) and occasionally play pickup with friends or shoot around to de-stress.

I’m a big fan of soccer, Formula 1, and live music. In my free time, I love lifting weights, cheffing up in the kitchen, traveling, and exploring new food/drink spots.

I love baking (my current specialties are focaccia and brown butter choc chunk cookies) and hiking with my dog. I’ve started playing tennis again this summer which I hope to keep up with. Also always open to book recommendations.

I love traveling/backpacking and am always down for trying new experiences! I enjoy spending time in nature and hiking. I also love dancing and eating, looking forward to doing more of both in Philly!

I love being outdoors, whether it be hiking, running, or simply taking a stroll. I am also passionate about literature and writing.

Im originally from Massachusetts then moved to Atlanta for college and lived in DC for two years after that. I love camping, playing basketball and baking.

I was born in a blizzard so I enjoy all things winter (making snow sculptures, downhill/nordic skiing, and drinking hot cocoa)! I also love the arts — painting, street photography, and slow piano pieces. I’m excited to meet everyone this year!

I love playing pretty much any sport, especially tennis and other racket sports. I’m an avid crossword puzzler, and I also enjoy cooking, running, and hiking.

I grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to the US to pursue undergraduate and graduate education. When I’m not studying, I enjoy cooking, watching/playing soccer, watching anime and playing video games.

Hi guys! Outside of school, I love running with my dog and working out. Looking forward to playing some IM flag football in the fall!

The outdoors are my happy place! I love to run, bike, hike, ski, or just read a book anywhere with fresh air and wide open spaces! I also enjoy exploring all the restaurants, coffee shops, and bookstores Philly has to offer. Did I mention I play the trumpet, too?

Hi everyone! I love cooking and baking, as well as being crafty (crocheting/sewing/embroidering). I also enjoy spending time outside and being active, whether that’s going to the gym, playing basketball, or running around the neighborhood.

Hi! I’m originally from Iran but grew up in NC and FL. I enjoy painting, cooking Iranian food, bouldering, and spending time outdoors. I also try to complete a yearly reading challenge with my friends.

I was born in Seoul, spent my elementary school years in New York City, then went back to South Korea before moving to Boston for college. In my free time, I love exploring the city, going to museums and movie theaters, and trying out new restaurants with friends!

I enjoy doing anything active and outdoors in my free time, especially working out, playing/watching sports, fishing, or going on hikes/exploring the city. I am always up for trying a new restaurant or coffee shop and look forward to testing some recipes in the kitchen as well!

I love physical activity – weightlifting, combat sports, volleyball, and hiking. But most of all, I love learning about new interests and hobbies. Nothing is more fun than picking up something new.

Hello! I love to go traveling, hiking, skiing, playing tennis/spikeabll, and… eating. In my free time, you can find me playing the piano or playing board games. Excited to meet you all!

In my free time, I enjoy traveling, language learning, and playing sports, specifically soccer and pickleball. Additionally, I love visiting amusement parks (big fan of roller coasters) and exploring new restaurants. I also enjoy hiking, swimming, and kayaking!

I enjoy playing music, going to concerts, reading, cooking, and hanging out with friends

Outside of medicine, I enjoy hiking, traveling, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks. I also used to fence throughout undergrad!

I love to run, explore new restaurants/happy hours, read, play pickleball, and travel!

I love to run, swim, talk about the SEPTA, and make oatmeal. I also enjoy road trips (especially to natural parks)

I like to run, go to the gym, walk around and explore the city, and try different cuisines.

Hi! In my free time, I like to run, bike, swim, lift, and hike (basically anything active that doesn’t require hand-eye coordination). I also love to try new cafes, watch Ravens and Penn State football, and go to concerts!

I like to run, play basketball and drink good coffee.

Hi all! In my free time I love to be outside running, hiking, walking, and skiing. I also enjoy cooking, trying out local restaurants (especially new ice cream spots), and reading!

In my free time, I like spending time outdoors or going on runs. I also like keeping an aloe as a house plant.

I’m always up for an adventure! I love traveling to new places, trying new foods, and exploring nature. I also enjoy unwinding by playing board games, listening to live music, and reading.

I enjoy making art (acrylic painting and soft pastels), cooking, trying new restaurants in the city, going to workout classes, and cafe hopping. I love watching Korean and Chinese TV shows, and enjoy learning languages through media!

In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, lifting weights, and baking. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

I love cooking, trying new restaurants, crocheting, and board games (the more complicated the better!). I like going to the gym and on long walks and I want to get back into playing tennis and basketball!

A true fan of taco tuesdays and bottomless brunch. In my free time, I like to boulder, cycle around town, go thrifting, and wind down with some boardgames like Betrayal or Coup. I also breed African cichlid fish but unfortunately my landlord in Philly did not allow water filled furniture.

I really enjoy running along the Schuylkill, reading, and spending time with my cat, Willow.

I love working out, playing and watching sports. I also love to listen to music, discover music, and play music of my own (guitar and piano).

Hey everyone!! I love making and eating sweets, so cafe/bakery hopping is a must. I enjoy hiking or going on long nature walks with friends (botanical gardens!!!). Lastly, I love playing board and video games, especially on rainy days 🙂

I love to cook and bake, spend time in nature (primarily hiking), exploring new brunch spots, reading and writing, as well as doing pilates and yoga.

I love basketball, exploring national parks, and going to concerts. I also enjoy trying out new coffee shops and restaurants.

My favorite spots in my apartment are my kitchen and my reading nook, though sometimes also my shower where “deep” thoughts flee away once the hot water stops. I’m also learning to like the gym down the hallway, but not my aching muscles after a wimpy few sets. After some laborious IKEA assembling—I can lift bookcases and sections of couches but I can’t bench?—I look forward to filling my dining table and living room with friends old and new!

I play violin and have been in orchestras throughout my entire life! But in general I am a huge music fan so I go to a ton of concerts, especially EDM.

I love watching documentaries, action movies, and animation (especially Pixar and Studio Ghibli). I am always on the search for a nice cafe with good lattes!

Hi everyone! I love to read/am a public library enthusiast, try new restaurants, bike the Schuylkill River Trail, and play video games.

I love writing, knitting, going on walks, and watching soccer (go Spurs!). I’m also a big foodie, and look forward to trying new places in Philly!

I’ve trained and performed as a ballet dancer for the past 10+ years and hope to continue taking classes as much as possible in Philly! I love to cook and attempt a new recipe at least once a week. I also enjoy hiking, doing fun activities with friends, exploring the city, and trying new restaurants.

I enjoy traveling, skiing, spending time with my friends & family, and trying new restaurants & coffee shops.

Hi everyone! My name is William Zhang, and I like to go hiking and sing karaoke in my free time. I also like to scour arcades and play video games with friends.

In my free time, I love to sing, ice skate, and learn new languages! I’m also a big foodie, so catch me sampling Philly’s awesome gastronomy while exploring some of the historical areas!

My summer 2025 hobbies have been poker and hiking. My all time favorite hobby is watching bad reality television!

Outside of class, I enjoy karaoke, dancing, and playing piano. I’m also a big foodie so you can find me looking for the best place to eat in Philly!

Hey y’all! My favorite hobby is playing soccer, and I also love performing music, hiking, basketball, ping pong, and weightlifting. I can play 5 instruments ranging from heavy metal guitar to classical piano (hmu to jam!), and I’m really eager to make time to explore national/state parks while at Penn.

I love to cook and bake! I also really enjoy staying active (running, lifting, yoga, hiking, playing basketball/volleyball, etc.) and am a huge sports fan 🙂 I have the worst track record with keeping plants alive but am trying to grow a small herb garden at my apartment, so wish me luck.

My name is Gabriel Otubu, and I enjoy traveling, nature photography, trying new foods, and running. I also love baking and spending quality time with friends.

In my free time, I love to do just about anything active/outdoors, but running, hiking, and lifting are my favorites. I am also a huge reader (mostly romance, fantasy, and thrillers) and enjoy baking and cooking. I have a dog (Murphy) and love giving him far too many treats and taking him to our local stream to swim.

Hi! Outside of medicine, I love to try new restaurants and explore Philadelphia. I also love rock climbing and going for runs along the Schuylkill!

I’ve lived in five countries—UK, Ghana, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and the US. I love trying new foods and visiting new places. Outside of medicine, I’m interested in languages and social anthropology.

In my free time, I enjoy painting (oil, watercolor, and acrylic), digital art, and creative writing. I also enjoy going on walks with friends and family, trying new food recipes, and playing with my cat Cookie. Recently, I’ve picked up horseback riding and biking!

I enjoying exploring new places to eat with friends, crocheting, traveling, and exercising. I’ve always been into cooking and baking, and I can’t wait to share some of my creations.

I love staying active by playing soccer and volleyball, enjoy watching F1, and I’m always excited to travel and explore new places.

Outside of medicine, I love staying active, whether that’s going for a run, doing yoga or Pilates, or just walking around and exploring the city. I also enjoy baking and have recently been on a mission to perfect my banana bread recipe. When I have the time, I also love immersing myself in a good book, especially outside on a nice day or at the beach!

My true love is eating my way through new cities and trying new cuisines. But outside of food, I love to sing, work out, and hike.

I love to travel, meet new people, and try spontaneous things. I love basketball, pickleball, and tennis. I enjoy going to the gym and am excited to meet you all!

I enjoy working on cars and trying to cook new recipes. I’m also trying to teach myself guitar with very limited progress.

I enjoy traveling and have been to over 10 countries as an adult. I also love cooking and trying out new recipes just for fun.I enjoy traveling and have been to over 10 countries as an adult. I also love cooking and trying out new recipes just for fun.

I am a passionate weight lifter and foodie! I also love hosting people and spending time outdoors. 🙂

I am a chemical engineer with a background in liver and kidney transplantation – specifically cryopreservation and machine perfusion. Outside of academics, I am an avid runner, gardener, and reader.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy baking, reading, doing pilates, playing NYT games, listening to my chaotic Spotify playlist, and trying new restaurants. I’m excited to meet everyone soon!

swimming, cycling, hiking, road trips

As an avid dancer, I love freestyling, choreographing, and taking classes whenever I can! I’m also into cooking, fashion, and watching movies — especially the ones that are so bad, they’re good.

I love playing my guitar and singing at open mic nights. I also enjoy writing poetry, making jewelry, and exercising!

I love learning and playing different board and card games. I also love being outdoors, whether that’s playing Spikeball on the field or hiking in the mountains!

In my free time, I like to do yoga, rock climb, hike, and cook/eat good food with loved ones! I also enjoy finding oversized produce at farmers’ markets.

I like to make all sorts of stuff, including food, furniture, and art! I’m also into various outdoor activities, especially rock climbing and skiing.

I grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs where I took circus arts classes and hiked in Valley Forge with my dog, Charlie. Now I enjoy backpacking, reading, and running.

I love to read, play the bassoon, try new recipes, and play ultimate frisbee!

Hi everyone! I love road trips, hiking, exploring new restaurants with friends and family, and watching sitcoms. I also enjoy playing the piano in my free time.

Hi there, I’m Waqar (Wuh-car)! I love animals and biking and playing Minecraft. I look forward to getting to know everyone at making some excellent memories on the road to careers in medicine.

When I am not fishing or spending time on a lake, I travel to compete in pickleball tournaments and lift weights. Outside of physical activities, I enjoy listening to music, playing cards, and cooking fun meals.

Outside of school and work, I spend my time running, cooking and baking, and hanging out with friends. You’ll often find me at a farmer’s market, coffee shops, and exploring different restaurants!