Contact Ask me about… My Experience Abroad: Through my study abroad at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, I continued to pursue my major (Health & Societies), my minor (East Asian Area Studies), and my SNF Paideia Fellowship. All of my courses were transferred back for credit at Penn. My experiences abroad, both academically and…
Biography Alina is a third-year student studying Health & Societies with a concentration in Health Care Markets & Finance. She’s thrilled to spend next semester learning about comparative healthcare systems in four different locations (DC, India, South Africa, and Argentina) through the SIT IHP Health & Community program. Born & raised in Pittsburgh, Alina is excited to venture outside of…
Ask Me About… I was the only student from Penn who decided to study in Mexico City during my semester. I am happy to answer questions about choosing a less common abroad program and studying outside of Europe because I know I was nervous about being the only person out of my friends studying abroad…
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Biography Gabrielle Fine is a Junior in Wharton concentrating in Environmental, Social and Governance Factors for Business, with minors in Environmental Studies and French and Francophone Studies. This upcoming semester, she will be studying abroad through the Penn Semester in Lyon. Gabrielle has lived in the same town for her whole life on Long Island, New York and so…
Biography Alexander Kuplicki is a sophomore in the Huntsman Program. Next semester, he will be studying abroad at National Taiwan University in Taipei. He is excited to explore Taiwan and take classes on Taiwanese and Chinese politics, culture, and society. On campus, Alex is involved in Wharton Alliance and with the Center for the Study…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Taking a PGS and traveling to Mumbai, India was a great international experience. It allowed me to truly embrace the culture of another country. I was able to talk with local people, eat local foods, and also explore cool places within the country. This experience related to my…
Contact Ask me about… My experience abroad… Living in Buenos Aires in summer 2023 has definitely changed the way I picture my professional journey. I took on an incredibly creative role this summer whether I was filming content for sustainable clothing brands or interviewing designers at fashion exhibits with my colleagues. I am eager to…
Contact Ask me about… My Experience Abroad: I studied abroad at University College London’s Bartlett School of Planning to gain a more specialized understanding of Urban Studies. In the UCL urban planning coursework, I took courses in urban economics, GIS mapping software, urban social change movements in London, and social implications of infrastructure. I gained…
Contact Ask me about… My Experience Abroad: One of the best 4 months of my life! This study abroad experience was not only academically challenging but also gave me the incredible opportunity to visit three different continents in one semester. I would absolutely do it again if I could.The classes were taught by local professors…