Allison Xu is a freshman studying Finance and Management. This semester, she will be traveling to the Netherlands as part of the Penn Global Seminar “Comparative Cultures of Resilience and Sustainability in the Netherlands and the United States,” taught by Dr. Simon Richter. She is excited to explore how coastal cities like Rotterdam are adapting…
Biography Jessica Li is a junior from the National University of Singapore (NUS), double majoring in Psychology and Management. As an EAP Correspondent, she looks forward to sharing her journey at Penn in hopes of helping any prospective or incoming exchange student who might be worried about the unknown – just as she was not…
Biography Hugo is a junior from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, majoring in Computer Science and Finance. Born in China but raised and schooled in Australia, Hugo loves to explore new places, try new food and connect with people around the world. For instance, hailing from Australia often sparks amusing conversations…
Biography Yuyi is a student from UCL Bartlett, specializing in Urban Design and Management. During her study abroad experience at UPenn, she is broadening her academic focus by exploring real estate investment and energy markets, alongside media and film production at the College of Arts and Sciences, and Technology Entrepreneurship at Wharton. Passionate about connecting…
Contact Ask me about… One of the unique aspects of my experience abroad was that it was my first time living outside of the country for an extended period of time. Although London is not as different from the United States as some other abroad destinations around the world, it was still a huge adjustment…
Contact Ask me about… Other students should ask me, “How was it like not being home for almost 6 months?” As an international student studying in the US, I have navigated the complexities of being away from home for extended periods, but this year was particularly unique. I had not been back home since after…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad There was not a single experience we had on this trip that did not align with the coursework and goals of the PGS. When applying for the seminar, I reflected on my passion for sustainability. I come from a small beach town in Massachusetts where I spend a…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad As a freshman, I was interested in exploring different subject areas and expanding my academic and social horizons while fulfilling course requirements. This course allowed me to complete the Writing Seminar requirement in a meaningful way, as I’ve been wanting to travel to Cairo since I was young.…
Contact Ask Me About… “Out of placeness.” I was taking a class on migration in Africa and traveling with no previous experience with Africa. I had only traveled to places where Asians are common and aren’t a rarity, but here in Africa I saw the complete opposite. I got to experience, even more so than…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad During my internship at Aravind Eye Care through the Center for Advanced Studies of India, I conducted a research project on the eHealth readiness of patients at the Madurai Tertiary Hospital. This experience provided me with valuable insights into the barriers and enablers of utilizing technology in healthcare,…