Programs Abroad:
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Semester Abroad (SA): CIEE Monteverde, Costa Rica
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Global Research & Internship Program (GRIP): Galapagos Education and Research Alliance Intern in Ecuador
Ask me about...
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Being able to take classes in the field
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Doing an independent research project in Biology
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Living in a research station
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Living with a homestay family
My Experience Abroad:
The abroad program I participated in was targeted towards Biology students, and therefore not only had Biology coursework but also immense amounts of learning in the field. I also had the chance to complete a research project in Biology in my time abroad, which directly correlates to my major in Biology at Penn.
Other Highlights:
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Walking through Corcovado National Park and being exposed to completely new biodiversity
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Presenting my research project on antibiotic resistance in soil near leafcutter ant nests at our research symposium
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Living with a homestay family and being able to share their culture
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Living in the research station and being able to walk through the cloud forest during free time
