Penn Global Seminars (PGS) are semester-long courses taught on campus that include an embedded travel component. Through PGS, Penn undergraduate students are able to take full advantage of essential global learning Penn Global Seminars (PGS) combine on-campus coursework with immersive travel experiences, offering Penn undergraduates the chance to engage in global learning, no matter their…
By: Penn Abroad Over winter break, the Penn Abroad office will be packing up our boxes and moving to the 5th and 6th floors of 3935 Walnut St. The office will be working remotely from December 20, 2024, through January 8, 2025. During the move, there may be some delay to our response or the need to…
By: Penn Abroad Penn Abroad is excited to announce a new initiative in 2025: the introduction of a summer term abroad for academic credit. In this program, students will participate with a small cohort of other Penn students, enrolling in pre-existing summer programs at partner universities and taking classes alongside local and international students. In…
By: Penn Abroad Congratulations to the class of 2024! We are especially proud to congratulate and recognize the graduates of the class who served as Ambassadors and have contributed to Penn Abroad’s mission of providing every Penn student with a meaningful global experience. We look forward to seeing what these global citizens will accomplish in their communities and…
By: Penn Abroad Announcing the 2024-2025 Penn Global Seminars Penn Global Seminars (PGS) are semester-long courses taught on campus that include an embedded travel component. Through PGS, Penn undergraduate students are able to take full advantage of essential global learning opportunities regardless of their class year or major. The 2024-2025 academic year course offerings allow…
By: Penn Abroad As a new semester gets underway, Penn Global is pleased to announce the two newest Penn Global Research Institutes to the Penn community. Penn Global Research Institutes (PGRI) support faculty research projects that address some of today’s most pressing global challenges. As a centerpiece, PGRIs include an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students…
By: Penn Abroad After an extensive search process, Penn Abroad is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristyn Palmiotto as the organization’s new Executive Director. In her role, Kristyn will provide strategic direction and leadership to advance Penn’s global strategy by strengthening Penn Abroad’s current programs and developing new initiatives. Throughout her tenure at Penn…
By: Penn Abroad Announcing the 2023-2024 Penn Global Seminars Penn Global Seminars (PGS) are semester-long courses taught on campus that include an embedded travel component. Through PGS, Penn undergraduate students are able to take full advantage of essential global learning opportunities regardless of their class year or major. The 2023-2024 academic year course offerings allow…
By: Penn Abroad Congratulations to the class of 2022! We are especially proud to congratulate and recognize the graduates of the class who served as Ambassadors and have contributed to Penn Abroad’s mission of providing every Penn student with a meaningful global experience. We look forward to seeing what these global citizens will accomplish in their communities and…
By: Penn Abroad Penn Global Seminars (PGS) are semester-long courses taught on campus that include an embedded travel component. Through PGS, Penn undergraduate students are able to take full advantage of essential global learning opportunities regardless of their class year or major. The 2022-2023 academic year course offerings represent a return to travel as Penn…