By: Cady Wang Learning a language can be a bit rocky. But still, it rocks! GRIP: Keru One of the most surprising challenges I faced when interning and living in China was the language barrier. A little background on me: I am Chinese-American and grew up in a Chinese-speaking household. In fact, I learned Mandarin…
By: Gisselle Nicolle Mont Castro GRIP: Ashoka My trip to Mexico was truly an unforgettable experience, not just because of the vibrant culture and the dynamic city life but also due to my involvement with Ashoka. The journey was more than just a professional engagement; it was an opportunity to immerse myself in the rich…
By: John Burgess, CAS ’25 The Vienna Orchestra preparing to play at the Al-Jem amphitheater in Al-Jem, Tunisia. GRIP: Swicorp Infra Capital In Tunisia, summertime means festival season. Music and culture fill the air and the street after the last prayer is sang from the multitude of mosques throughout the city, around 9:30pm. Taxis are next…
By: Cosette Burrese, Huntsman ’26 GRIP: Media in Seoul (Sponsored by the Kim Center) Since I stepped foot in Korea, I’ve had endless energy to explore all the ins and outs of what seems to be a never ending city. Every night after my internship ends, I go out to explore all that Seoul has to…
By: Annabel Sumardi, CAS ’25 Annabel and friends trying Korean crab dish GRIP: Media in Seoul (Sponsored by the Kim Center) Friendship. My summer experience was full of friendship and fun. I came into the GRIP: Media in Seoul program without knowing anyone else who accepted the position, so I naturally felt slightly nervous when…
By: James Tran, CAS ’27 Marketing Intern for BeMused Korea GRIP: Media in Seoul (Sponsored by the Kim Center) I can’t believe my time in Korea is over. Quite frankly, I got emotional as I stepped on the bus to the airport. As I sat on this one-hour drive, I reminisced on the experiences I…
By: Ashrit Challa, CAS ’25 A view of Lake Brienz/Brienzersee GRIP: World Medical Association (WMA) This summer, I turned 21 years old, thousands of miles away from home. This wasn’t the first year I celebrated my birthday away from home; two years ago, after my first year at Penn, I even celebrated in Center City!…
By: Blende Nishori, CAS ’27 Penn interns enjoying their time in one of the many wonderful sky bars in Bangkok GRIP: PR and Marketing in Bangkok Dearest gentle reader, It has come to my attention that someone from Penn’s GRIP society, perhaps soon to be an intern in Bangkok, thinks that embarking on an adventure…
By: Vivi Sankar, CAS ’27 Nuoa.io Company Lunch GRIP: Sustainable Development in Ho Chi Minh City This summer, I found myself embarking on an unexpected yet transformative journey to Vietnam. Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam was an adventure in itself. The city’s energy was infectious, and my colleagues at Nuoa.io welcomed me with…
By: Federico Ramirez, CAS ’27 GRIP: Social Impact in Buenos Aires Since I was a child, I have been passionate about urban planning and architecture’s potential to create a fairer world for humanity and the environment. Involving myself in these fields has always been a hobby of mine. I have shared this passion one-on-one with…