Contact Ask Me About… This was my first study abroad experience at Penn, and it was so enjoyable. Because this was a global seminar, the itinerary for each day was basically completely planned out, relieving much of the stress on us. The readings and listenings that we had completed during the on-campus portion of the…
Contact Ask Me About… One unique aspect of my experience that other students should ask me about is the freedom of traveling to a variety of places while interning in Sydney. The city’s close geographic location to many stunning natural landscapes and vibrant urban areas provided me with endless opportunities to explore. From the crisp…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad During my time at Penn, I reflected on the climate crisis’s unequal risk exposure to low-income communities of color. I then became interested in investigating the dynamics of community-led initiatives in responding to the disproportionate consequences of the climate crisis while improving energy access, which also led me…
Contact Ask Me About… I’ve had unique experiences both in Portugal through the GRIP program, and anticipate upcoming at LSE in London, which I’d be happy to share with other students. In Porto, my internship involved working in English and Mandarin Chinese while also learning to communicate with clients in Portuguese, despite having no prior…
Contact Ask Me About… Although wine production has nothing to do with my coursework or major, my GRIP experience in Porto gave me invaluable soft skills such as marketing, salesmanship and cross-cultural communication. These skills will aid me in my goal of becoming a diplomat, because it displays the necessary dimensions required to effectively operate…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Japan helped my academic/professional goals in the following ways: Singapore helped my professional/academic goals in the following ways: Other Highlights
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad The insights I gained from the PGDI program in Uganda and South Africa were instrumental in shaping my approach to understanding how economic decisions are influenced by cultural, social, and psychological factors. Working with individuals and communities across the African continent allowed me to explore how community values…
Contact Ask me about… As a FGLI student, traveling abroad was something very inaccessible for me and my family. Traveling in general was always far too expensive, and my parents only ever traveled during family emergencies. This is why I value PGS and Penn Abroad so much. Being able to partake in a PGS course…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad One of my priorities while studying abroad was to improve my Spanish ability and truly immerse myself in a different culture, prioritizing authenticity and tradition in lieu of the typical American study abroad experience in a large, bustling city. Through the CASA Sevilla program, the majority of my…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad This class provided me with an amazing experience abroad as I further developed my interests and found new ones. As a nursing major with a global health minor, I have always wanted to learn about how the healthcare system in the US compares to that of other countries.…