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…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Between my first and second semesters at Penn, there was a major shift in my academic goals as I joined in particular groups around campus. I became incredibly interested in the impact of sustainability shortcomings on the global environment, which prompted me to change my course of study.…
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…
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…
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…