Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Traveling to Mongolia after my eye-opening course experience was truly enriching, and it unexpectedly aligned with my journey towards becoming a neurologist. My academic goal of understanding diverse cultures to best help them in a way that makes them feel comfortable, found a perfect match as I learned…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad My goal is to one day become a neurosurgeon and build environmentally sustainable outpatient surgery centers across the world providing access to the highest quality of healthcare to people in developing nations, without negatively impacting their environment. Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, is one of the fastest…
Contact Ask me about… I believe my PGS was a truly enriching experience because the travel portion was directly related to the course’s topics. Throughout the semester, I read about Bali, and the effects of tourism on culture, the economy, sustainability, and more. I wrote my own white paper and op-ed on similar topics, and…
Contact Ask me about… My Experience Abroad: As an entrepreneurship major interested in impact-driven businesses, getting the chance to learn about tourism’s local impact in Indonesia was super eye-opening and tied directly into what I’m studying. My academic focus is all about creating businesses that not only make money but also make a difference, so…
Contact Ask Me About… This global writing seminar was my first time traveling out of the country, and it helped me prepare for future travels. I learned the process of getting my passport, e-visa, and needed vaccines in order to travel safely into our designated country. I would look forward to answering questions for first-time…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad In Argentina, I did an internship in social impact, got to speak Spanish at home and at work, and had the opportunity to live abroad for a summer. In India, I had the opportunity to interact with a completely new culture and language, meet and interview interesting figures,…
Contact Ask Me About… Students should feel free to ask me about my experience participating in study abroad programs as a highly aided student. I can provide insights into navigating the financial aspects of studying abroad, balancing academic responsibilities with cultural immersion, and making the most of available resources. Additionally, I can share how these…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Taking a PGS and traveling to Mumbai, India was a great international experience. It allowed me to truly embrace the culture of another country. I was able to talk with local people, eat local foods, and also explore cool places within the country. This experience related to my…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Focusing on International Studies at Penn, this Global Seminar gave me insight on the cross cultural influences on societies across borders. Previously, I was able to study in a neighboring country that exhibited strong integration of Russian influence and had come in with similar expectations. However, our short…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad I applied for the PGS Australia course initially because its title piqued my interest. Being fascinated by traditional medicine and different healthcare modalities in rural settings, “Seeing/Hearing Globally Indigenous Music and the Arts of Healing” perfectly suited this fascination. With most of my courses being very quantitative, and…