Mossell House

I love spending all of my free time outdoors – running, hiking, camping, and playing soccer/tennis/basketball/pickleball. I am so excited to explore the Philly trails, the farmer’s markets, and both the coffee and ice cream shops.

I have casually played disc golf for the past 10 years and am looking forward to exploring nearby courses. I also enjoy running, reading when I have the time, and relaxing at a nice park on a sunny day. I love backpacking and trekking and hope to one day plan a bucket list trekking trip in the mountains of Nepal.

Hi I’m Alex! I’m English originally but have lived in NYC since finishing my masters degree. Always down for a row, a hike, an impromptu exploration, a brunch, or an opportunity to learn something new 🙂

I like to play volleyball. I also play the piano for fun, and sometimes I enjoy doing transcriptions of bits of music.

Hi everybody! My name is Andrew but my friends call me Peev, pronounced Pehv not Peeve. I always try to stay active one way or another, and my current rotation consists of running, longboarding, and lifting. I love learning new skills and have recently become a huge fan of F1 (Forza Ferrari!). This is my first time on the East Coast and I’m looking forward to exploring it with you all!

Hi! I love all fine arts-related activities, so you can catch me painting, drawing, and making videos in my free time. I also enjoy site-seeing, hiking, skiing, and trying new cuisines!

Born and raised in Jersey, I am a foodie who also loves to read, hike, and listen to music. I used to be a radio DJ and I have a record collection. I love exploring the city, especially in search of new cafes and restaurants.

Outside of class, I love playing tennis, working out with friends, and watching soccer and F1. I’m also a foodie and love to find great restaurants in every city I visit.

Hi everyone! I grew up in the NJ suburbs of Philly, so I’m really happy to be back in the city. In my free time I love watching movies, and I read a lot of philosophy and critical theory (esp around gender and sexuality). I also love being outside — tennis, hiking, skiing, scuba diving, or just hanging out.

I really enjoy writing short essays and scripts and reading news articles. I also enjoy watching and playing a number of different sports (Go Dolphins, Kings, Marlins, Panthers!), learning about philosophy, learning about bioethics, and learning random facts. Additionally, I’m a recovering roller coaster fanatic.

In my free time, I love playing and watching sports – especially baseball (go stros!). I’m obsessed with corgis, stationary, netflix, late night comedians like Trevor Noah & Hasan Minhaj, nyt crosswords, and spicy food. In the winter, being from Houston might be my biggest personality trait, but I’m excited to explore (and learn how to survive?) Philly!

I’m a total foodie and love to experiment in the kitchen. One of my favorite things to do is to cook/bake with interesting flavors one wouldn’t expect could go together. I make food that’s healthy and delicious. One recent thing I made was whole wheat spicy BBQ chicken pizza with mango from scratch 🙂 I also love to stay active. I do yoga, run, bike, hike, etc. I especially enjoy anything outdoors! And I’m a total Hulu/Netflix/HBO binge addict.

Hi everyone! I love to cook, read, go to the gym, and watch movies (old and new). Most of all though, I really enjoy spending time with friends and family, whether it’s just hanging around, trying out new restaurants, or any random adventure.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, cooking, trying out new restaurants, and playing my violin. I also love indoor cycling and hope to stay active in med school. I’m so excited to get to know and learn from everyone!

I enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, satirical writing, and music composition. I love listening to and discovering new albums, so send over your recs!

I am always keeping my hands busy, whether it’s painting watercolors, making pour-over coffee, or baking new recipes. Outside of home or classes, you’ll find me dancing/doing yoga, exploring museums, or hunting for fun stuff at the thrift store.

I enjoy running, cooking, doing yoga, and going to the beach with friends and family!

I’m a pretty relaxed person, I love reading and playing video games. I’m looking forward to spending the next 4 years with you all!

I love to settle in with a good book, go on walks (mostly to find new coffee shops), and dance! I enjoy spending time with friends and exploring new places.

I like listening to music, walking around cities, attending cycling classes, trying new restaurants, drinking coffee, and eating pastries. I also enjoy spending time with family and hugging and reading to my nephew, who is turning one soon.

In my free time, I enjoy reading and playing the violin. I also like to exercise and occasionally play video games.

I’m a huge music nerd and collect vinyl records! I’m also a sushi enthusiast, NYT crossword solver, writer, hiker, biker, and snowboarder.

In my free time, I enjoy watching and playing basketball. I also have fun practicing the guitar and played in my college’s jazz band. Typically in the evening, you will find me in the gym, hanging out with friends, or exploring new restaurants.

Before the pandemic, I used to love watching theatre, visiting museums, and trying out new coffee shops. During the pandemic, I’ve gotten into running and painting by numbers. I’m hoping I get the chance to explore both my old and new hobbies in Philadelphia!

In my free time, I enjoy backpacking, hiking, and hanging out with my husky pup Zelda!

I love being active, especially playing tennis, lifting, rollerblading, and hiking. I also enjoy crocheting, mindfulness meditation, baking/cooking gluten free recipes (and sharing them on my healthy foodstagram), and trying to keep my plants alive!

I’m very adventurous and active so love things like running, hiking, yoga, beach volleyball, etc. Traveling is great too, but I’m also always down for some more local exploring, be that museums, rooftop bars, neighborhood walks, drag brunches, or just anything new and interesting really. And lastly, in my off time I’m just sort of a nerd who reads and plays video games!

I love all things tennis, film, and scuba diving! I am generally adventurous and enjoy trying new things and learning from people.

During my free time, I love spending time with friends, exploring Philly, trying new foods & recipes, and filling my tiny apartment with houseplants. I also really love dogs and the beach!

hi! some things I love: traveling, dance, boxing, live music, rollerblading (badly), trying new things, iced coffee. love these things even more when I can share them w ppl so come join me : )

I love working out and going for long walks, particularly walking on the beach in my hometown of Alexandria, Egypt. I also really enjoy watching Formula 1, an international car racing series, and yes I sometimes do have to wake up at 7am on a Sunday for that.

I grew up doing gymnastics and now I spend my time working out, reading, listening to podcasts, and baking! I also love watching football (credits to my dad and brother) and trying new restaurants on the weekends.

For fun, I love all things outdoorsy (hiking, running, biking) as well as trying out new board games/video games. On weekends, I’ll be trying to get back into tennis after peaking in competitive tennis back in middle school.

Hi all! I’m from the suburbs of LA but have been living in the East coast for the past few years. Outside of medicine, I like to garden, go birding, crochet, paint, and pick up new hobbies. I also love to do photography (mostly of birds and critters but humans too!)

I enjoy adding to my ongoing list of 300+ restaurants and bars, all of which are rated from 0-100.

I try to go traveling/backpacking every chance I get, whether this be through South America or closer to home :). I also love spending time outside, such as by hiking, picnics, or going to music festivals!

Hi, I’m Ashlynn! I’m a career changer and used to work abroad for exchange programs in the former Soviet Union. I enjoy cooking, running, snowboarding, board games, and – of course – travel. I’m so excited to explore the Philly food scene and would love to have you all join!

I love art, dogs (Wren and Forrest are my two beloved puppies), cultivating household plants, (very slow) runs along the river, reading memoirs and listening to podcasts!

I enjoy being active and outdoors, so I frequently go on runs, long walks, and hit the gym.

Hi, I’m Cassie! I love crocheting, cooking, baking, video games, and karaoke! Hoping to explore restaurants/bubble tea shops with you all 🙂

I like biking. Please follow me on Strava.

I love to surf, rock climb, and ski.

For fun, I love going out to eat with friends, playing violin, and completing the daily NYT crossword. I also enjoy going on long walks in the city and grabbing boba whenever possible. Excited to meet everyone!

Catch me at the bouldering gym, boxing, or the soccer field when I am not drawing, photographing the outdoors, or reading science fiction. Ask me about hiking, and you’re sure to hear an adventure!!

I’ve recently discovered the thrill of scrambling over big rocks and hills (aka hiking) after visiting a few national parks this year, so I’m excited to explore the great outdoors of Philly with others! If I’m not speed-walking around the city (dropping by local restaurants & bookstores), I’m probably trying out a recipe in the kitchen, cracking up over SNL, or considering whether to adopt a collie or a monstera.

I enjoy exploring new restaurants/experiences or hanging out with friends in my free time. I also grew up as a competitive dancer so when I can I like to take a drop in class 🙂

I love board games! And puzzles. Generally prefer small gatherings.

Im currently one of the four maxillofacial surgery residents. I love everything fitness and enjoy macroeconomics

I enjoy oil painting, running, and visiting art museums. In addition to creating and appreciating art, I like trying new restaurants and am excited to eat my way through Philadelphia.

My name is Jade, and while my hometown is in the DC area, I’ve also lived in Beijing, rural Montana, and the Bay Area! In my free time, I like songwriting, trail running, watching bad TV, and cooking/eating (but mostly eating).

I love being in the outdoors, running, hiking, climbing, and skiing. I’m an amateur photographer, and a proud cat dad to two cats (Luna and Smudge). I love to cook, and am always looking for new recipes and techniques to learn!

Hi! In my free time, I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen, watching anime & K-Dramas, and vibing to Spotify until I pass out. I’m also a professional wrestling fanatic, so hit me up if you want to geek out together!

I love to stay active, mainly by playing ice hockey and volleyball! When I’m not running to and from sports practices, I can usually be found on my couch knitting and/or crocheting.

I enjoy skating, dancing, reading, and hiking for fun. I’m also a lifelong anthropologist who loves traveling so we’ll see how many places I manage to explore while in school.

Hello! I like to play board games like Settlers of Catan with friends and host game nights, which I would love to do with my new classmates! I also like to watch anime and listen to K-pop.

I love playing soccer and trying out social dances like swing or salsa (although I’m not the most skilled at them). I also like to bookbind and have fun getting creative with the book covers!

I enjoy playing DnD with friends and like playing paintball. I also enjoy spending time with my wife, Kathy, who I met during undergrad at Penn, and my pet ball python, Pretzel.

In my free time I love playing D&D, drawing and listening to music. I’m a huge Detroit and Michigan sports fan (go blue!), and an enthusiast of all things nerdy.

Hi everyone! My name is Pierce and I grew up in Texas. I love playing / watching basketball and exploring new cities. I’ve never spent much time on the East Coast so excited to explore all it has to offer!

Hey everyone, I’m so excited to meet you all! I ran track and field in college, and have continued running for fun. I also love to hike (my goal is to hit all of the major US National Parks) and read in my free time.

Exercising, exploring restaurants, and watching movies.

Outside medical school, I am a Carnatic musician – I sing and play a percussion instrument called the mridangam in this South Indian classical style. I also enjoy cooking, reading, and hiking.

I really enjoy staying active by doing pilates, yoga, skiing, and playing tennis! I also love to cook and go to concerts

Outside of school, I like going to the gym.

I enjoy watching shows/movies, trying new restaurants, and playing board games. I also really like baking and making desserts 🙂

I spend a lot of my free time playing/watching soccer, tennis, and I recently have gotten into pickleball. I love pulling a good prank or a bit – anything for a laugh.

Hi everyone! I love to paint and draw (particularly henna art and acrylic painting) and run. I’m also a huge fan of South Indian films. 🙂

I love reading novels, visiting museums, and going out to eat with my friends!

I enjoy exploring the outdoors, biking, and photographing coastal towns/places. Outside of being outside, I like listening to lots of music (especially jazz and afro-latin), collecting different kinds of hats, and playing Street Fighter 6.

I love staying active through lifting and running. I am also incredibly passionate about music, so I go to concerts whenever possible.

I like language learning (Spanish and Chinese), competing on the NYT word games and crocheting stuffed animals.

Hi, I’m Angie! I love exploring the city, meeting new people, playing both tabletop and video games, art museums, and crafting. Can’t wait to meet you all soon and start this journey!

I really enjoy reading fantasy novels, going to concerts, making matcha, and watching everyone walk their dogs in graduate hospital!

In my free time, I enjoy playing pick-up basketball, ping pong, and fantasy football. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone!

I love running, hiking, skiing, movies, pickleball, and really anything outdoors.

I love eating and trying new restaurants around Philly (favorite cuisine is anything latino). I also like singing and doing karaoke for fun. I have a 12 year old dog and took her on walks along the river back home. Looking forward to going on walks along the schuykill and other places in Philly!

Hey! My name is Eamon and I’m from Oak Park (a suburb just west of Chicago). I’m a big fan of endurance sports and have completed an Ironman and an ultramarathon!

For fun, I love reading and exercising (bike rides, walks, etc). Outside of medicine, I also love hosting dinners for my friends and organizing get-togethers. It brings me a lot of joy to provide a space for happiness and enjoyment for my loved ones.

Hi! I love going to small concerts, finding new TV series, and taking long walks with my friends. I like cooking and recipe creation and love to share what I make with my family and friends. I hope to meet you soon!

Hi, I’m Helen! In my free time, you can find me dabbling in various arts and crafts projects (currently learning to sew my own clothes!), reading literary fiction and longform essays, maintaining my Duolingo streak, and solving the daily NYT puzzles. I’m super excited to explore Philadelphia, particularly to sample seasonal ice cream flavors, browse independent bookstores, and try out new yoga/pilates studios!

I love trying new foods, going on long walks, picnicking, thrifting, reading, writing, and running!

I enjoy cooking and trying out(and almost always modifying) new recipes. I also like reading novels – recently I have been really into sci-fi/fantasy with metaphysical themes. Also enjoy traveling, gaming, weightlifting and running(I think…not fully sure)

I love the outdoors, aquariums, watching sports, cooking spicy food, and exploring cities.

Outside of medicine, I love to try new restaurants, travel and explore new cities, play tennis, and spend time with friends! I am also a sports enthusiast and a Philadelphia sports fan, so I enjoy attending and watching the games. I am excited to meet everyone this year!

I love knitting, painting, watching indie films, going on long walks, and working on my French. One of my greatest weaknesses is getting overpriced drinks at cute cafes.

I enjoy dabbling in cooking, gaming, and weightlifting.

I enjoy the outdoors, fishing, golfing and roadtripping. I dream of one day becoming a polyglot.

I love trying new restaurants, going on nature walks (so I can flip over rocks and look for animals), going to the gym, and taking care of my pets!

I love to play board and card games at Redcap’s Corner, which is right by Penn’s campus! I also like to learn languages.

I love exploring museums, playing classical guitar, listening to economics/politics/urban planning podcasts, spinning, and frequenting coffee shops!

I’m super into music and play drums, piano, and guitar, and am always trying to find new artists I like to listen to. Also love sports and being active–I played frisbee in college but am always happy to join in on any game!

I have been spending my time taking film pictures, crocheting, reading, and running (albeit slowly). I am always looking for new hidden gems in Philly whether that be restaurants, dessert spots, or new things to do!

Hello! I’m originally from the surrounding suburbs of Philadelphia and have lived in the city for the last 4 years. I have also spent time in San Francisco and Austin. In my free time I love to play pickleball (badly), attend kickboxing and yoga classes, read, and try new bars and restaurants.

Hi everyone! I was born and raised in California, so the East Coast will be a new adventure for me. In my free time, I enjoy playing and watching sports (especially tennis), spending time with my dog, exploring new hiking trails, and cooking (my current specialty is homemade pizza!).

Outside of medicine, I like to compose music (usually classical), and I enjoy reading and watching tv shows/anime!

I enjoy playing and watching basketball and playing fantasy football. I love listening to all kinds of music like hip hop, house, and indie rock. Please send me new music!

I’m a pretty big cricket fan and have been playing piano for many years.

I like cooking, singing, and puzzles (especially the NYT games). I am also a candle enthusiast.

I love all things active, whether that’s going on hikes, runs/walks, playing tennis, or going to the gym. I play the violin and especially enjoy playing orchestra and chamber music! I also love watching/listening to musicals!

Hi everyone! Outside of medicine, I love to travel and explore new coffee shops, restaurants, museums, and can’t wait to do so in Philly! I also love to bike, read, and cook.

Lover of museums, thrift stores, concerts, and long exploratory walks! Currently taking Arabic lessons (inspired by family heritage) and trying to learn how to sew/upcycle clothing (inspired by many years of watching Project Runway).

I’m just kid that loves to run and can’t eat without watching Netflix/YouTube.

Outside of medicine, I love staying active by playing soccer and lifting weights. I unwind by playing guitar or getting lost in a massive LEGO set. I’m also a fan of a good book, usually fiction, especially if it pulls me into a completely different world.

I love hiking, visiting museums, solving crosswords, reading, and playing badminton.

I enjoy weightlifting, cooking, and rock climbing. It is even better when I get to do those things while hanging out with family and friends. I look forward to getting to know everyone!

I love going on adventures, making music and driving like a madman (squarely within the bounds of the law, TM). Outside of medicine you can find me in lab absolutely LOCKED IN. Outside of lab you can find me wolfing down food, playing board games, and hyping up my #friendsandfamily.

I love to read, paint, try new coffee shops, go to bar trivia, host movie or game nights, and watch F1. I’m also excited to join intramurals and music groups!

I love barre, reading memoirs, graphic design, and cooking/baking!

Hello! I like going down Wikipedia rabbit holes, trying to become a satisfactory golfer, poet, and/or karaoke singer, and spending time with my hairy mutt dogs. Just not all at the same time!

I just finished a cycling tour on the West Coast this summer, so cycling is one of my big hobbies. I also enjoy cooking; I try to find a new recipe each week to try out. Finally, I love coffee, so I’ll be on the hunt for the best coffee shop in Philadelphia this semester.

I enjoy staying active, whether it’s running, biking, or going to the gym. I’ve recently gotten into hiking and camping and enjoy spending time outdoors.

I enjoy swimming, playing pick-up basketball, hiking, and photography.

Hey y’all, feel free to call me Eman or Emanuel! I love to keep myself active and busy whether it’s exploring the city, running, biking, cooking, making playlists, or watching the newest Marvel or DC movie. For any of these things, I enjoy them the most while doing it with others!

I love to hike, swim, walk, dance, and play a smattering of recreational sports. I am currently trying to get to all the national parks in the U.S. and have done 22/63 so far.

Outside of work/school, I am always looking for a book club or game night. During the weekend, I like to explore new hiking trails or to try new restaurants with family and friends!

I love to work out doing classes, shopping and creating fashion looks. I also enjoy photography and the marvel cinematic universe.

I enjoy reading (especially classic novels), the outdoors (hiking, looking for plants, animals, and rocks), and games of any sort. Also love bughouse, bar trivia, used book stores, and the Strokes.

In my free time, I’m usually playing tennis, crafting with friends, exploring hiking trails, or discovering a new favorite meal. I’m also always in search of a good book!

In my free time, I like to bake, read, and stay active by running and swimming. I also enjoy trying new restaurants and bakeries.

I love playing and watching ice hockey, especially the Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as other sports. I also love to lift at the gym or simply spend time outside.

Hello! My name is Maxim, and I’m from Pittsburgh, PA (one of the top two cities in the state). I love being involved in the community through teaching and education. Outside of medicine, I like to stay active, especially with low quality basketball, play chess, and most recently I’ve gotten a little bit into birding.

I am the oldest of two siblings. I love to workout, watch anime, and play piano. Outside of medicine, I’m interested in competitive Super Smash Brothers and music composition.

I’m really into classical music and jazz, and I play three instruments. I also love weightlifting, exploring open-world games, and I’m a huge Pokémon fan (Shuckle supremacy).

I like traveling, cooking, playing baseball/basketball, and card games. Occasionally, I do magic tricks. Hit me up if you’re ever looking to explore new places in Philly for a sweet treat!

Hi, I’m Rhea! I love to play board games, attempt new baking recipes, and play pickleball with friends. Whenever I get the chance, I also like to sculpt, and I’m currently learning to crochet!

I weight lift and listen to Yacht Rock on a daily basis. I’m an avid fan of trashy reality TV, Wawa, and gaming.

Hi all! In my free time, I love to listen to music, go on a run, climb, explore new places with friends, and revisit some of my favorite TV shows.

Some of my hobbies are watching sitcoms, reading, and doing henna! I also love going on long walks and trying new restaurants, and I’m really excited to explore everything in Philly!

Outside of school, I enjoy dancing, drawing, and painting. I also love trying new foods and am excited to explore all the spots around Philly!

I enjoy doing pottery and ceramics in my free time! I also like drawing and painting, especially of animal subjects. I’ve recently been reading a lot of thrillers and mysteries, and sitting outside with my dog, Clifford!

I find joy in a chaotic chess match, attempting to be an aesthetic photographer, and pretending to study/read. I also rly like improvising music on violin, piano, guitar, among other instruments.

I enjoy running and lifting weights. I also love to cook and make cooking videos on my food instagram (@kitchen.five).