By: Emma Seddik, University of Lyon Emma, one of the Exchange at Penn Correspondents, shares his experience abroad during the Spring 2023 semester. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @pennabroad Instagram feed. Some of the questions I get asked the most since moving to America are, ‘Are you settling in…
By: Timethius Terrell, CAS ’25 SA: Petition Program (Bangkok) Timethius, one of the Semester Abroad Global Correspondents, shares his experience abroad during the Spring 2023 semester. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @pennabroad Instagram feed. When the wind travels in this region, it blows clouds of dust and pollutants over Thailand.…
By: Roodarnley Pierre-Louis, CAS ’26 The view of El Ateneo Grand Splendid from the second floor. GRIP: Social Impact in Buenos Aires Bookstores in Buenos Aires are a microcosm of the city’s intense culture of exploration and artistic appreciation. From the grand bookstores like the El Ateneo Grand Splendid to the coziest corner nooks, these…
By: Cameron Ito, Wharton ’25 GRIP: International Business in Tokyo As my time in Tokyo draws to a close, I’m filled with a whirlwind of emotions and memories that have enriched my internship at Psychic VR Lab in ways I couldn’t have anticipated. Amidst all these experiences, one memory shines particularly bright — a day…
By: Teena Bhatia, SEAS ’26 Teena with fellow interns. GRIP: The Tata Group During the course of my internship with the Tata Group in Mumbai, I had the opportunity to participate in a 3-day immersive trip along with 14 other interns. And it was nothing short of extraordinary. Day One: A Glimpse into the Heart…
By: Kim Fung, CAS ’24 Kim’s koala friend, Pavvy! GRIP: Business in Sydney G’day! Landing in Sydney, I was brimming with excitement for my internship at a local startup. However, as the days transitioned into weeks, I found myself immersed not only in the corporate life but also in the rich tapestry of Australian culture…
By: Celine Choi, CAS ’25 Celine’s view on the way to work. GRIP: Social Impact in Buenos Aires I noticed a special warmth as soon as I entered Tierra Violeta that made it stand out from any other workplace. My coworkers were many decades my senior– and they were more than coworkers; they were inspiring…
By: Adrian Rafizadeh, Wharton ’26 Adrian with colleagues at their company soccer game! GRIP: FinTech in Medellin As an American student abroad in a wholly new country, I knew I would be in for a new cultural experience — but Medellín’s warmness and friendliness truly captured my heart far beyond what I expected. Throughout my…
By: Benjamin Sailors, SEAS ’24 Benjamin with labmates. GRIP: Engineering Research in Singapore Every day, it seems there is another new headline about another new disaster facing humanity. Rising seas, waning forests, and just recently the devastating wildfires in Maui. Climate change seems destined to stoke an inexorable decline of life as we know it—that…
By: Cady Wang, CAS ’26 A tuk-tuk karaoke in Phuket, Thailand. GRIP: PR and Marketing in Bangkok Here are the tips I lived by this summer while interning in Bangkok and traveling to China, South Korea, Vietnam, and Singapore! They’re listed in no particular order. – Always double check! Always. For everything. We are not…