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Back to School: Top time management tips for a smooth start
Attending classes, managing extracurricular activities, hanging out with friends that you haven’t seen all summer–the start of the new...
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Shreya Ghosh
- Aug 15
- 6 min
Thinking About Joining the Healthcare Field? Here's Where to Start!
As you are inching closer to college and are trying to consider what career path to take, it is easy to feel boxed in, especially if you...
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Ritika Chamlagai
- Jul 31
- 2 min
The End of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and Its Impact on the Digital Divide in Philadelphia
In today's digital age, technology has become an integral part of education. However, as the use of technology in schools increases, so...
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Leena Kasa
- Apr 28
- 5 min
Talks with Tutors: Caitlyn and Smeet share their experiences working with RISE Philadelphia
This past month I had the pleasure of learning more about RISE Philadelphia from two tutors, Caitlyn, a third year medical student at...
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Leena Kasa
- Mar 21
- 4 min
Becoming a Tutor with RISE Philadelphia
Welcome to RISE Philadelphia! We are excited to have you as part of our tutoring team. Before the tutoring starts, RISE asks for tutors...
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Zurwa Nishat
- Nov 29, 2023
- 3 min
Mastering the Art of Virtual Tutoring: Proven Tips for Success!
Virtual tutoring can be an intimidating task, especially for those just starting out. There are many barriers that exist besides the...
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Minjal Patel
- Nov 6, 2023
- 3 min
Education and Food Insecurity in Philadelphia
Food insecurity, which has been defined by the US Department of Agriculture as “household-level economic and social condition of limited...
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Carina Tse
- Aug 23, 2023
- 3 min
Artistic expression and its effects on the human brain: How does art help you?
Do you love art? Do you like to mold things with clay, paint with watercolors, or sketch small drawings? Art is one of the most common...
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Drew Davis
- Aug 1, 2023
- 4 min
3 tips for successful studying
School is hard! It’s not easy focusing while at school, but what about at home? Early on in their educational journeys, students are...
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Nha-Thi Luu
- May 30, 2023
- 5 min
School Chapter Spotlight Series: PCOM Rise Philly (Part 2)
In part 1 of this interview series (found here), we spoke to the former president of RISE Philadelphia's PCOM chapter, who served during...
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Nha-Thi Luu
- May 2, 2023
- 4 min
School Chapter Spotlight Series: PCOM Rise Philly (Part 1)
RISE Philadelphia is proud to partner with students from five medical schools across the Philadelphia and South Jersey areas to provide...
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Drew Davis
- Apr 10, 2023
- 3 min
Talks with tutors: Khalil Taylor, M3 at Drexel University College of Medicine
"Tutoring through RISE lets me be inclusive and interact with my city"
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Carina Tse
- Feb 15, 2023
- 3 min
The Rewards of Music: There's More than Meets the Ear
Music is a word that resounds worldwide. If I asked you, “What’s your favorite song?” A specific genre of music probably appeared in your...
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Drew Davis
- Aug 15, 2022
- 4 min
The U.S. needs more doctors. It might finally start training them.
Healthcare access can be a life-or-death issue in much of America, and Philadelphia is no exception. Zip code is a major predictor of...
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risephilly2020
- Sep 29, 2021
- 2 min
Fall Webinar: Health & Education Disparities in Philly School System
Zoom Webinar on 9/30 @ 7-8pm RISE Philly and PILOTs are hosting a Q&A panel to discuss the educational and health disparities in the...
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risephilly2020
- Apr 8, 2021
- 2 min
Health & Education Disparities in Philly School System
RISE Philly and PILOTs are hosting a Q&A panel to discuss the educational and health disparities in the Philadelphia Public School System.
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risephilly2020
- Feb 5, 2021
- 7 min
Eviction During a Pandemic
However, for some Americans, this pandemic has not only been a health crisis but also a housing crisis.
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risephilly2020
- Jan 22, 2021
- 5 min
Internet Inequality in Philadelphia
More than a quarter of Philadelphians earning less than $30k did not have access to the internet.
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risephilly2020
- Jan 5, 2021
- 4 min
Endless Virtual Learning
When will the School District of Philadelphia Return to In-Person Instruction? On Monday, December 14, 2020, students from the Kensington...
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risephilly2020
- Dec 6, 2020
- 5 min
The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Youth
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes for all of us, including prenatal and school-aged children. What has history taught us?
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