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Annabella Tian

Contact Ask Me About… A unique part of my experience has been the opportunity to study abroad in both Asia and Europe, each offering a distinctly different perspective on the world. In Singapore, I connected more deeply with my cultural roots, surrounded by the rich Chinese heritage present in the country. Through the structured GRIP…

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Noa Rubinstein

Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Traveling to Uganda and South Africa with PGDI was the perfect opportunity to combine both my academic and personal interests. We interviewed people from Jewish communities, which allowed me to explore deeper into my own culture, while understanding how Judaism looks different to people across the world. Uganda,…

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Klarissa Diaz

Contact Ask Me About… I went abroad for the first time in a Spanish speaking country; although, I am fluent in Spanish, so there was really no language barrier for me. I am also pre med and took some classes to fulfill my neuroscience major electives while abroad. My Experience Abroad I took classes in…

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William Dalton

Ask Me About… Studying abroad in London was a first for me in many ways—my first time overseas, my first time navigating a new city with serious food allergies, and my first time balancing intense recruiting while trying to fully experience another country. Growing up in a small town in Ohio, international travel wasn’t something…

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Jasper Taylor

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…

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Skyla Rimple

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…

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Victoria Zhu

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…

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Veronica Baladi

Contact Ask Me About… Students should feel free to ask me about presenting original research while abroad; this includes navigating the language barrier of presenters, ways to connect with other researchers, and how to find credible places to share work with. Students who are interested in research or collaboration in the social sciences and social…

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Ioana Gidiuta

Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad My experience as a research assistant at RWTH Aachen during the summer of 2023 significantly aligned with my coursework, major, academic goals, and professional aspirations. Through this position, I delved into the intersection of Robotics and Machine Learning, complementing my educational background in electrical engineering and programming. Specifically,…

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Victoria Konyk

Contact Ask me about… My Experience Abroad: I am pursuing a minor in Global Health which requires an abroad experience but my interest in PGS started long before I declared my minor. As a first-generation American, I understand the importance of exploring and attempting to understand different cultures, languages, and histories. Spending time abroad immerses…