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On reflection

SA: CASA: Barcelona, Spain Florence, one of the Semester Abroad Correspondents, shares her experience abroad during the Spring 2025 semester. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @pennabroad Instagram feed. One of the hardest parts of preparing for a semester abroad isn’t deciding how many pairs of jeans to pack or…

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From Advanced Registration at Penn to Last Minute Registration in Lyon

SA: Penn Semester in Lyon Gabrielle, one of the Semester Abroad Correspondents, shares her experience abroad during the Spring 2025 semester. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @pennabroad Instagram feed. In preparing to study abroad, I, of course, knew that there would be many differences betweenmy semester abroad versus my…

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Failed Expectations of a Semester Abroad

SA: Singapore Management University, Singapore Evelyn, one of the Semester Abroad Correspondents, shares her experience abroad during the Spring 2025 semester. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @pennabroad Instagram feed. Of all the millions of ways I imagined my semester abroad going, I never quite imagined…this. I’ve been dreaming about…

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Penn Abroad x Allergies Abroad: Conquering London’s Culinary Scene with Caution

PGS: Global Business Communication for Impact William, one of the Penn Global Seminar Correspondents, shares his experience abroad during the Fall 2024 semester. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @pennabroad Instagram feed. Growing up with food allergies in a small town in Ohio, my dining options were always limited––just a few…

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Why everyone should go abroad at least once

Global experiences like my summer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, are essential because they challenge us to step outside of our comfort zones, adapt to unfamiliar environments, and gain a deeper understanding of different cultures. Living and working in a foreign country provides a unique opportunity to develop skills that are increasingly important in today’s interconnected…

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Healing Beyond the Border and The Body

PGS: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Fresh off an unforgettable week in Shanghai, I’m back at Penn, still reminiscing about the sights, flavors, and lessons that made this trip so special. From the moment I stepped off the plane, Shanghai captivated me with its vibrant energy, blending tradition and modernity in ways I’d never imagined. This…

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Getting Lost in Paris: Rediscovering the Joy of Exploration

Liam, one of the Semester Abroad Global Correspondents, shares his experience abroad during the Fall 2024 semester. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @pennabroad Instagram feed. Before I arrived in Paris, I prepared an enormous list of things I wanted to see and do during my time here. From museums to…