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Restoring School Libraries in Philadelphia

Leena Kasa

4 days ago2 min read

Restoring School Libraries in Philadelphia

Earlier this year, Philadelphia schools received exciting news about the revival of school library programs. The School District of...

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Jade McNulty

Nov 192 min read

Training Your Brain Over Break

School break is a time for rest and relaxation. But just like any muscle in your body, your brain weakens without exercise. In order to...

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Talks with Tutors: Ashini and Rohith Share Their Experiences Tutoring with RISE

Sunisha Busarajan

Oct 283 min read

Talks with Tutors: Ashini and Rohith Share Their Experiences Tutoring with RISE

Ashini, a fourth-year medical student, and Rohith, a second-year medical student, recently shared their insights as volunteer tutors at...

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The Physician Shortage Crisis in Pennsylvania and Across America

Shreya Ghosh

Oct 183 min read

The Physician Shortage Crisis in Pennsylvania and Across America

Healthcare is a cornerstone to a thriving national population. Historically, America has struggled with rising healthcare costs,...

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School Chapter Spotlight Series: Jefferson RISE Philly

Sunisha Busarajan

Sep 243 min read

School Chapter Spotlight Series: Jefferson RISE Philly

RISE Philadelphia is partnered with 4 medical schools in the Philadelphia area to provide academic support to K-12 students. Each medical...

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Jade McNulty

Sep 133 min read

Back To School Guide

Though it’s still nearing ninety degrees outside, a school bell can be heard ringing in the distance. The summer months are coming to an...

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Back to School: Top time management tips for a smooth start

Lavanya Aluri

Sep 32 min read

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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Thinking About Joining the Healthcare Field? Here's Where to Start!

Shreya Ghosh

Aug 156 min read

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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The End of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and Its Impact on the Digital Divide in Philadelphia

Ritika Chamlagai

Jul 312 min read

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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Talks with Tutors: Caitlyn and Smeet share their experiences working with RISE Philadelphia

Leena Kasa

Apr 285 min read

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 214 min read

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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Mastering the Art of Virtual Tutoring: Proven Tips for Success!

Zurwa Nishat

Nov 29, 20233 min read

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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Education and Food Insecurity in Philadelphia

Minjal Patel

Nov 6, 20233 min read

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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Artistic expression and its effects on the human brain: How does art help you?

Carina Tse

Aug 23, 20233 min read

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, 20234 min read

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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School Chapter Spotlight Series: PCOM Rise Philly (Part 2)

Nha-Thi Luu

May 30, 20235 min read

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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School Chapter Spotlight Series: PCOM Rise Philly (Part 1)

Nha-Thi Luu

May 2, 20234 min read

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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Talks with tutors: Khalil Taylor, M3 at Drexel University College of Medicine

Drew Davis

Apr 10, 20233 min read

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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The Rewards of Music: There's More than Meets the Ear

Carina Tse

Feb 15, 20233 min read

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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The U.S. needs more doctors. It might finally start training them.

Drew Davis

Aug 15, 20224 min read

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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