Linda Gayle is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences studying international relations. Through GRIP, she is working at Civic Compass in Buenos Aires, Argentina, researching the relationship between technology and democracy, and applying this to developing advocacy training for Latin American nonprofit organizations. Linda is from the coast of the Chesapeake Bay…
Ishika Narsingani is a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Mathematical Economics, with minors in Statistics and Computer Science. This summer, she will be in Medellín, Colombia, interning with a FinTech company through GRIP. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Ishika is excited to immerse herself in the vibrant innovation culture of Medellín and…
Hana is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences studying International Relations with a concentration in Human Rights, and a minor in Religious Studies. During the summer, she will be in the city of Braga, Portugal working as a Legal Research Intern to advance research on human rights. Hana is excited about exploring…
Madison Shelton is a College of Arts and Sciences junior studying Medical Anthropology and Global Health with minors in Chemistry and French. During the summer, she is in Bwiam, The Gambia, working as a Hospital Intern through the Global Research and Internship Program (GRIP) at Penn. From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she is thrilled to be traveling…
Makayla Wu is a first-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences, exploring majors in Economics and Psychology with a minor in Statistics and Data Science. This summer, she’ll be interning with the Department for Youth in Taipei’s City Government through GRIP. Originally from the Bay Area, Makayla also spent several years living in…
Lala Mustafa is a junior from Azerbaijan studying International Relations and History. This semester, she’ll travel to Hiroshima and Tokyo through a Penn Global Seminar to explore international security dynamics in Northeast Asia. On campus, Lala serves as co-editor-in-chief of the Sigma Iota Rho Journal of International Relations and conducts research with Professor Julia Gray…
Biography Anne (Annie) is a third-year student majoring in Finance and Management. She’s thrilled to spend next semester learning about the different global business strategies and international management. Anne (Annie) is excited to venture outside of Philadelphia and finally travel internationally! In her free time, she enjoys learning new songs on the piano, reading mystery…
Biography Gobhanu is a third-year Huntsman Program student pursuing a dual-degree in International Studies and Business, with a concentration in Hindi. He’s excited to spend the next semester studying at IIT Delhi, deepening his understanding of Indian society, economy, and culture. Originally from Muscat, Oman, Gobhanu looks forward to immersing himself in daily life in…
Biography Marilyn Shi is a rising junior at Wharton, concentrating in Real Estate and Legal Studies, with a minor in History of Art. This upcoming semester, she will be studying abroad at Università Bocconi. Originally from Queens, New York, she is grateful for the opportunity to expand her worldview across new geographies. On campus, she…
Biography Trakeem Chin is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Political Science with a concentration inAmerican Politics and minoring in Korean Studies. In Fall 2025, he will be studying abroad at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, where he will focus on Korean Language and Literature.Originally from Jamaica, Trakeem moved to the…