Program Abroad:
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Penn Global Seminars (PGS): Prague: The Making of a Nation, Travel to the Czech Republic
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Global Research & Internship Program (GRIP): Ashoka Intern in Mexico City, Mexico
Ask me about...
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Living in a Spanish-speaking community with no knowledge of the language
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Traveling trips (13 flights in 3 months--I'm an expert now)
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How to gel in with locals
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Exploring new cities as a photographer
My Experience Abroad:
Working at Ashoka made me rethink what courses I want to take to complete my major/degree requirements at Penn. I want to make sure I'm flexible enough that I can work both in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. While there are no rigid requirements for the latter, interning at a firm that focuses on social entrepreneurship made me realize that I could potentially end up working in a similar field. For that reason, I am now focusing on taking more classes in entrepreneurship and management, both of which were not on my radar before I interned in Mexico.
Other Highlights:
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Traveling around Mexico City as a local rather than a tourist
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Eating 3 conchas (super DELICIOUS Mexican bread with powdered sugar on top) every day for 2 months straight
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Visiting the BREATHTAKINGLY beautiful and STUNNING sites both in and around Prague
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Getting lost in Prague on a daily basis and exploring niche spots rather than touristy places
