Program Abroad:
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Semester Abroad (SA): Tsinghua University, China
Ask me about...
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Being an American-born Chinese in China (identity crisis!)
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Taking language classes and practicing the language in everyday life
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Connecting with local students
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All aspects of traveling to new places
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Adapting to living in China
My Experience Abroad:
Having just taken WH297, which is the Industry Exploration Program to San Francisco's Tech Sector, I was able to experience the extraordinary advancements in technology and entrepreneurship in China while abroad in Beijing, one of the major cities for tech in China. Plus, as I was in the business school at Tsinghua, I was able to understand their approach to learning business.
Other Highlights:
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Being able to connect with local students and international exchange students alike
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Advancing my level in the country's language (Chinese)
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Traveling to parts of China I never would've seen if not for study abroad (Chengdu, Tianjin, Kunming, Lijiang)
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Experiencing a new way of life and a new environment
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Taking chances and following the motto of "just do it!"
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Attending a Penn alumni dinner at the Penn Wharton China Center
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Learning the insides of a startup founded by a Penn alumnus in Beijing
