Biography Marija Stojadinovic was born and raised in Serbia and is currently a third-year Economics and Finance student at Bocconi University in Milan. As an EAP Correspondent, she is excited to explore campus, city, and beyond – and to share this journey with you. During the spring semester, her goal is to build lasting friendships,…
Biography Hagje Yi is a senior from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, majoring in Bio-Convergence (Bioengineering). Hagje loves to play sports and find the best restaurants around town. At Penn, Hagje plans to experience the opportunities that only Penn offers. He will be participating as an undergraduate research intern in the Perelman School of…
Biography Elle Pimentel is a second-year English student from King’s College London. As an EAP Correspondent, she looks forward to documenting her exchange experience at Penn, capturing the highlights of her journey with the hope of providing current and prospective exchange students an inspiring and creative insight into life abroad. She is excited to contribute…
Contact Ask Me About… Students can reach out to me about how I explored topics related to real estate, fashion, or art while abroad. I’m also happy to discuss further all things related to volunteer opportunities, museum hacks, and transportation within Milan, Italy, as well as other parts of Europe. I can also discuss the…
Contact Ask Me About… Taking classes in New Zealand has shown me how academic culture can shift across countries, especially in how in-class discussion, final examinations, and relationships with professors work. Students could ask me about adapting to the University of Otago’s academic expectations and learning in an environment where other histories and perspectives are…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad My goals over the semester were very steadfast, as I wanted to explore Korea and learn more about my culture. I also wanted to take time to experience the academic life in Korea while also focusing on recruiting for jobs after I graduate in May 2026. Other Highlights
Paree Pasi is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Bioengineering with minors in Engineering Entrepreneurship and South Asian Studies. In the spring of 2026, she will study abroad at the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she plans to take courses across her major and minors. Originally from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, just…
Rachel Yu is a junior at Wharton, concentrating in Finance and OIDD, with a minor in Cinema and Media Studies. In Spring 2026, she will be studying abroad at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she hopes to explore the intersection of global business and media culture. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, her upbringing has inspired her curiosity about…
Mohammad Yaghi is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania, studying in the Huntsman Program of International Studies and Business. In Spring 2026, he will be studying at the American University of Cairo, where he will focus on Arabic language, Middle Eastern politics, and regional economic policy. From Houston, Mohammad has deep interests in international…
Sylvie is a junior at Penn majoring in Political Science and Urban Studies and minoring in Survey Research and Data Analytics. Originally from Los Angeles, she is passionate about using data-informed policy to better address critical social challenges, with a focus on homelessness and housing affordability. In her free time, Sylvie loves playing guitar, discovering new…
