Contact Biography Arielle oversees Penn Abroad’s short-term and faculty-led programming, including Penn Global Seminars (PGS), Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), and the China Education Initiative (CEI). She works closely with faculty on designing innovative ways to take their courses and research projects globally. Arielle received her BA in French from Dickinson College and her MA in International Education from New…
Contact Biography Greta advises students who are seeking Semester Abroad (SA) opportunities and oversees portions of office initiatives and outreach with Penn’s four undergraduate schools. Greta studied Spanish and psychology as an undergraduate at the University of Southern California. She earned her MS in global and international education from Drexel University. Greta studied abroad in Madrid, Spain…
Contact For Internship & Research abroad inquiries: intern-abroad@upenn.edu Biography Laurie oversees the research and internship portfolio within Penn Abroad, including the Global Research & Internship Program (GRIP) and the Penn Global Research Institutes (PGRI). She works closely with employers, faculty, and other partners abroad to develop internship and research placements for Penn students. Laurie has worked…
Contact Biography Kristyn provides strategic direction and leadership to the Penn Abroad team, the division of Penn Global responsible for advancing global education at the University of Pennsylvania. Penn Abroad programming spans semester and academic year, summer, research, internships, and short-term. In her role, Kristyn furthers Penn’s global strategy through the strengthening of current programs…
Ask Me About… This trip was the first time I had ever been not only to a different continent, but also the first time I have ever been out of the country. As a result, this was my first time getting a passport. I am very grateful that this was my first ever experience abroad…
Contact Ask me about… This was my first time traveling abroad, and I would be happy to talk about this unique experience any time! I know that being so far away can be challenging, confusing, and stressful, but I have learned, thanks to Penn and PGS, that it can also be deeply compelling, exciting, and…
Contact Ask me about… One unique aspect of my experience in Barcelona was participating in English conversation groups with locals who were working to improve their conversational skills. These sessions were an incredible way to connect with people from the community while also reflecting on the shared challenge of language acquisition. As someone striving to…
Contact Ask me about… My Experience Abroad: One of the best 4 months of my life! This study abroad experience was not only academically challenging but also gave me the incredible opportunity to visit three different continents in one semester. I would absolutely do it again if I could.The classes were taught by local professors…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad After taking a long series of engineering classes and prerequisites, I welcomed variety in the electives I was able to take and went out of my way to find courses that would broaden my horizons. I searched for class that were out of my comfort zone and on…
Ask Me About… My Experience My recent trip to Japan proved invaluable in solidifying my academic interests and future goals. As a biology major aspiring to work in medical research, touring cutting-edge labs and biotech facilities across Tokyo and Kyoto provided incredible insight. Witnessing firsthand the innovative work being done by Japanese scientists inspired me…