By: Vivi Sankar, CAS ’27 Lanterns in the Thu Bon River and decorating the streets in Hoi An GRIP: Sustainable Development in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam, with its breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and mouthwatering cuisine, is a destination that beckons travelers from around the world. My recent journey through Da Nang, and Hoi An…
By: Yoonie Yang, Huntsman ’25 SA: CASA Seville: University of Seville Yoonie, one of the Semester Abroad Global Correspondents, shares her experience abroad during the Spring 2024 semester. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @pennabroad Instagram feed. Although I recognize how silly it may sound, one of the questions I dreaded…
By: Vicky Vo, WH & NURS ’26 This is WIP China on the Great Wall! PGS: Wharton International Program: Exploring the Business Environment in China Fresh off an exhilarating and exhausting 10-day journey through China, I’m back at Penn, possibly still jet-lagged, yet filled with a renewed perspective that’s reshaping my career path. This trip,…
By: Evan Schaffer, SEAS ’27 GRIP: Entrepreneurship in Montevideo If there’s one thing I learned during my jam-packed first week in Uruguay, it’s the value of being humble when working in a foreign country. I like to have everything under control. But when I arrived in Montevideo two weeks ago, struggling to recall the Spanish…
By: Jordan Severino, CAS ’26 GRIP: FinTech in Medellin Beginning from my first day of work, my time here in Colombia has been nothing short of surprises. From the vibrant lights to the bustling clubs, I have witnessed within two short weeks how unique and energetic the city of Medellín truly is. However what has…
By: Alexander Kuplicki, Huntsman ’27 The Kamanofuchi park on the Tama river. While I love Tokyo, living in the heart of Shinjuku, arguably the city’s busiest neighborhood, can be tiring. Ome, within Tokyo prefecture, provided me the perfect short escape from city life. Boarding the train to Ome you already know that you’re going a little…
By: Andrea Perez Pizarro, SEAS ’26 GRIP: Power up Gambia After 24 hours of traveling, I finally reached The Gambia, where I was picked up by the CEO of Bwiam General Hospital, Mr. Kebba Manneh. Within my first days in the country, I explored the beautiful coast, met so many kind people, and began trying…
By: Teodora Marinova, SEAS ’27 The cathedral in the center of Aachen, a center of legends about the Medieval emperor Charlemagne. GRIP: Engineering Research in Aachen, Germany I just started my summer research internship in Aachen, Germany and I am really enjoying the experience so far. My internship is within RWTH Aachen University, where everyone…
By: Claire Wu, SEAS ’27 Night bike ride by Gardens by the Bay after work. GRIP: GAO Capital When I arrived in Changi Airport on Wednesday, I wasn’t sure what to expect from my next three months. Having given myself a few days to move in and get situated in my apartment, I was able…
By: Ashrit Challa, CAS ’25 A view of Lake Geneva from Quai Wilson GRIP: World Medical Association (WMA) Framed by the Alps and overlooking the waters of Lake Geneva, the picturesque City of Geneva holds a special place in both the world as a center of diplomacy and dialogue, and now in my heart as…