GRIP Correspondents 2024

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James Tran

James Tran is a College of Arts and Sciences sophomore studying Political Science with a minor in Consumer Psychology. During the summer, he is in Seoul, South Korea, working as a Marketing Intern through the Global Research and Internship Program (GRIP) at Penn. From the great city of Dallas, Texas, he is excited to be…

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John Burgess

John Burgess is a senior in CAS studying International Relations and Middle Eastern Studies, with a minor in Economics. This summer, John will be working at Swicorp Infra Capital (SIC) in Tunis, Tunisia. SIC is an asset management firm that finances sustainable infrastructure projects. John is from Cape Cod, Massachusetts and is excited to be living…

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Naija Agarwal

Naija Agarwal is a sophomore in the College, studying Political Science. During this summer, she will be participating in the Social Impact in Buenos Aires GRIP placement, interning with Lunfarda Travel to develop an Indigenous Peoples tour in Buenos Aires. Originally from Secaucus, New Jersey, Naija is excited to travel abroad to Latin America for…

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William Li

Contact Ask Me About… I had the exciting opportunity to live in a homestay in Uruguay. While daunting at first, it turned out to be a beautiful experience. This made for the ultimate cultural exchange where I was able to have deep, heartfelt conversations with my host family. We also shared slang in our languages,…

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Rachel Wang

Contact Ask Me About… One unique aspect of my experience that other students should ask me about is the freedom of traveling to a variety of places while interning in Sydney. The city’s close geographic location to many stunning natural landscapes and vibrant urban areas provided me with endless opportunities to explore. From the crisp…

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Linda Xu

Contact Ask me about… Living and working abroad for the first time, speaking in a different language on the daily, working remotely while abroad, and planning solo/small group international travel! My Experience: As someone working toward a career in law, social sciences, and/or general social advocacy both in the US and abroad, my internship experience…

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Alison Yau

Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad My work with Alva Creative House was a direct preview into my corporate job next summer! I worked on an internal development project for the consulting firm, researching competitors and pitching strategies for Alva to expand into international markets beyond Uruguay. As someone interested in pursuing international business,…

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Samina Kaushek

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…