Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad My global seminar perfectly bridged my healthcare-adjacent major (Bioengineering & Robotics) with my passion for Spanish – we were studying the healthcare system of a Spanish-speaking country while living in it. Throughout the semester, we analyzed differences between the U.S. and Chilean healthcare systems, but being in Chile…
Biography Marija Stojadinovic was born and raised in Serbia and is currently a third-year Economics and Finance student at Bocconi University in Milan. As an EAP Correspondent, she is excited to explore campus, city, and beyond – and to share this journey with you. During the spring semester, her goal is to build lasting friendships,…
Biography Hagje Yi is a senior from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, majoring in Bio-Convergence (Bioengineering). Hagje loves to play sports and find the best restaurants around town. At Penn, Hagje plans to experience the opportunities that only Penn offers. He will be participating as an undergraduate research intern in the Perelman School of…
Biography Elle Pimentel is a second-year English student from King’s College London. As an EAP Correspondent, she looks forward to documenting her exchange experience at Penn, capturing the highlights of her journey with the hope of providing current and prospective exchange students an inspiring and creative insight into life abroad. She is excited to contribute…
Contact Ask Me About… Students can reach out to me about how I explored topics related to real estate, fashion, or art while abroad. I’m also happy to discuss further all things related to volunteer opportunities, museum hacks, and transportation within Milan, Italy, as well as other parts of Europe. I can also discuss the…
Contact Ask Me About… I signed up for a summer program just after finishing freshman year, which is already rare, but moreover, I went all the way to Asia, studying abroad in the Chinese University of Hong Kong for 5 weeks. I would encourage students of all grades to go abroad if they want, as…
Contact Ask Me About… Taking classes in New Zealand has shown me how academic culture can shift across countries, especially in how in-class discussion, final examinations, and relationships with professors work. Students could ask me about adapting to the University of Otago’s academic expectations and learning in an environment where other histories and perspectives are…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad My goals over the semester were very steadfast, as I wanted to explore Korea and learn more about my culture. I also wanted to take time to experience the academic life in Korea while also focusing on recruiting for jobs after I graduate in May 2026. Other Highlights
Contact Ask Me About… My experience at Wharton was unique because I treated the exchange not as a study-abroad semester, but as a full academic and professional immersion into the Penn ecosystem. I arrived as a visiting student from King’s College London and quickly integrated into Wharton’s core academic culture, taking demanding strategy and leadership…
Contact Ask Me About… 1. Navigating the rarity of participating in a full semester study abroad experience as a nursing student2. Completing clinical rotations in a different international healthcare setting and adapting to different expectations as a student nurse3. Balancing long clinical hours, coursework, and travel4. Managing significant time zone differences while maintaining communication with…
