Programs Abroad:
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Semester Abroad (SA): Yonsei University
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Semester Abroad (SA): Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies
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Global Research & Internship Program (GRIP): Intern in Paris, France (Funding-Only)
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Penn Summer Abroad (PSA): Penn-in-Tours, France
Ask me about...
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Studying abroad in multiple countries
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Taking classes in a foreign language abroad
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Doing a homestay abroad
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Seeing a doctor abroad
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Navigating public transportation systems
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Traveling during weekends and breaks
My Experience Abroad:
I study International Relations and East Asian Area Studies, so studying abroad in an East Asian country was an obvious choice for me. I decided to split my year abroad between South Korea and Japan because I am specifically interested in the relationship between these two countries. By studying directly in both of these countries, I was able to gain a more nuanced understanding of their histories and cultures.
Other Highlights:
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Reconnecting with an exchange student who studied abroad at Penn (this was in South Korea, and she played a big role in convincing me to study abroad in Korea)
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Baking with my host family in Japan
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Going to the Wakakusa Yamayaki festival in Nara, where they burned a mountain
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Attending concerts and making new friends at these concerts (on both my GRIP program in Paris and my study abroad in South Korea)
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Taking my first solo trip (traveled to Brussels and Amsterdam for a weekend during my GRIP program)
