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Biography School: College of Arts and Sciences Major: International Relations, Computer Science

Contact Biography Annika is an International Student Advisor in ISSS, and joined Penn in February 2026 after over three years working with international students at Lehigh University. Annika grew up in northwestern Minnesota, and earned her B.A. in International Studies and Chinese from Vassar College. Her love for all things international began with a childhood…

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2026 Kazakhstan Academic Areas of Interest “Bachelor of Science in Economics at Wharton School of Business. Planning to concentrate in Marketing & Finance. Passionate about marketing, its interdisciplinary nature (how it balances both creativity and analytics) and marketing’s importance in promotion of social projects. As a part of the Joseph Wharton…

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2026 Paraguay Academic Areas of Interest “I’m planning to study Mathematical Economics in the College with a minor in Data Science.” Activities & Hobbies “Two of my main passions are volleyball and math; I have competed in both of them since I’m 10 years old. On the other hand, I also…

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2026 Tunisia Academic Areas of Interest “I’m planning on pursuing a double concentration in Finance & Business economics and Public policy at the Wharton School of Business. I’m also considering minoring in computer science.” Activities & Hobbies “So many! I’m passionate about women’s rights and civic engagement. Thus, I’m interested in…

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2026 Iraq/Tanzania Academic Areas of Interest “Molecular and Cell Biology with a focus on genes and gene editing techniques. The genetics field is a new field that deals with genes and gene editing.” Activities & Hobbies “I enjoy listening to music and I listen to it a lot! I also find…

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2026 Honduras Academic Areas of Interest “I love to talk about our global economy as well as investing on the stock market and any other financial investments. I have always been interested on how investments have been changing, or globalizing, over the past years. Also, debating on politics is something I…

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2026 Vietnam Academic Areas of Interest “I am planning to major in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environmental and Sustainability Management. I am also thinking of double-majoring with PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics).” Activities & Hobbies “I love sustainability, nature, advocacy, community service and arts in general. Besides, I enjoy…

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2026 Sweden Academic Areas of Interest “I am interested in exploring different subjects such as economics, sustainability, biology, entrepreneurship and computer science.” Activities & Hobbies “In my spare time I mostly like to engage in physical activity. My favorite sports are swimming and running. Besides that I also enjoy exploring different…

Penn World ScholarsClass of 2026 Greece Academic Areas of Interest “I am planning to major in computer science with a special interest in artificial intelligence and machine learning. I also like entrepreneurship and management, so I plan to minor in engineering entrepreneurship.” Activities & Hobbies “Civic engagement, traveling, cycling, socializing.” Future Plans “After graduating from…