By: Ruth Oyerokun, CAS ’26 Victoria Park, featuring the Sky Tower. GRIP: Social Sciences and Humanities Research in Auckland Now that I have spent two weeks in New Zealand, I feel more confident in this new environment and grateful for memories that have made my time here meaningful. I want to share with you the…
By: Emily Roberts, CAS ’26 Cooking Class in Costa Rica GRIP: Community Health and Environment in Monteverde, Costa Rica My time in Costa Rica has been spent braving the daily torrential downpours, eating rice and beans, and frantically trying to think of the Spanish future tense verb endings so I can properly communicate with my…
By: Julia Fensel, Wharton ’27 Julia at the Bund GRIP: Keru Living and interning in Shanghai has been an amazing adventure, filled with fun experiences and delicious food. This city is a perfect mix of the old and the new, and every day here has been exciting. One of our first outings as an intern…
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: 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…