Penn Abroad Leaders

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Cassidy Whaley

Contact Ask Me About… Students should feel free to ask me about my experience participating in study abroad programs as a highly aided student. I can provide insights into navigating the financial aspects of studying abroad, balancing academic responsibilities with cultural immersion, and making the most of available resources. Additionally, I can share how these…

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Belinda Kumi

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…

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Aravind Krishnan

Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad I applied for the PGS Australia course initially because its title piqued my interest. Being fascinated by traditional medicine and different healthcare modalities in rural settings, “Seeing/Hearing Globally Indigenous Music and the Arts of Healing” perfectly suited this fascination.  With most of my courses being very quantitative, and…

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Anna Zhou

Contact Ask Me About… Feel free to reach out about fulfilling engineering school requirements while abroad, the difference in academics between the UoE and Penn, and just general advice on navigating life across the pond. My Experience Abroad I always knew that I wanted to study abroad, but at the same time I needed to…

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Amanda Cui

Contact Ask Me About… As a first generation, low-income student, studying abroad was never in my radar initially. The financial barriers seemed insurmountable, and the idea of navigating a foreign country while managing my budget felt daunting. However, through the support of financial aid resources and insightful budgeting advice from students who had previously studied…

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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…

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Mekhi Sappleton

Ask Me About… My Experience My recent trip to Japan proved invaluable in solidifying my academic interests and future goals. As a biology major aspiring to work in medical research, touring cutting-edge labs and biotech facilities across Tokyo and Kyoto provided incredible insight. Witnessing firsthand the innovative work being done by Japanese scientists inspired me…