Pizza, Poolside, and Penn: How Alumni Networking Paid Off

Using Your Alumni Network: A Positive Networking Story from NYC A recent video posted online by Rachel in a real way (@rachelinarealway) details a positive experience leveraging her alumni network to find a mentor. Filmed by a pool in an undisclosed location in the US, Rachel recounts a chance encounter with a fellow Penn graduate. This fellow alum, during a lunch outing, spontaneously bought Rachel’s table a round of drinks simply because they attended the same university. Rachel states, "He bought our whole table a round of drinks simply because he was a fellow Quaker." The unexpected generosity underscores the power of alumni connections and the potential for serendipitous opportunities. The video, while personal, offers a positive and relatable anecdote for those seeking to build their professional networks. Rachel's experience highlights the unexpected benefits of networking and the importance of maintaining connections with fellow alumni.