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Office Atmosphere and New Friendships

By: Antonia Solar, CAS ’25 Office hotpot lunch! My experience working in the office in Singapore was very positive. From the very beginning, everyone at the Lien Centre was extremely welcoming. They encouraged us to be loud and make the space our own, as well as to share our thoughts and social learnings on anything…

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Long Term Tourist

By: Anya Jacoby, CAS ’25 Anya celebrating downtown after the Uruguayan Men’s soccer team won the U20 World Cup. GRIP: Entrepreneurship in Montevideo The best way to learn more about a culture is to spend a lot of time there. I spent my summer in Montevideo, but I also traveled to other countries while I…

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Embracing My Year Abroad, an Adventure with an Expiration Date

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…

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Life After the Dust Settles

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.…

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Buenos Aires: A Bookstore-Lover’s Dream

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…

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Embracing Heritage and Home Runs

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…

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Three’s a Company

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 toparticipate in a 3-day immersive trip along with 14 other interns. And it was nothing short ofextraordinary. Day One: A Glimpse into the Heart…

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Little Adventures Down Under

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…

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A Birthday Bash to Remember

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…

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Elevators

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…