Nicolas West

Nic is a senior at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, studying Economics with a concentration in Behavioral Economics and a minor in Urban Studies. He is originally from Delray Beach, Florida. At Penn, he works as a Business Communication Teaching Assistant and a Career Advisor, mentoring students through professional development and communication.

Nic’s interest in community impact grew out of his semester abroad in Lisbon where he wanted to feel more connected to the community around him. Through CIEE and +Skillz, Nic would play football (soccer) and cook with the children of the center, making it one of the most rewarding experiences of his time abroad.