Contact Ask Me About… Studying abroad is undeniably life-changing, but it also brings moments that can be difficult to hear about or experience firsthand. I would like to share my answer to the question: “What is a situation that was emotionally taxing, yet ultimately changed me?” When I was in Cape Town, I witnessed the…
Contact Ask Me About… When I signed up for the Penn Global Seminar Future of U.S.–China Relations, I was the only STEM major—and the only pre-med—in a policy-heavy class. Surrounded by political science, history, and international relations majors, I wondered if I was qualified to contribute, or if my science-focused background would set me apart…
Contact Ask Me About… These are a couple of questions I’d be happy to expand upon if asked! How do you manage traveling without knowing the local language?I found creative ways to navigate transportation (sleeper bus!), order food (local apps), and explore new places despite the language barrier, and I’m happy to share practical tips…
Contact Ask Me About… As a dual degree student, I initially thought it wasn’t possible to study abroad. However, after talking to my advisors and coming up with a clear plan / course schedule, I realized I could go abroad and still graduate in time. I am happy to talk more about the logistics that…
Contact Ask Me About… Through my experience abroad, I had to learn how to work and communicate in my second language. I quickly realized that speaking Spanish in real life was much different than my experiences in the classroom, especially when I was expected to contribute in a professional environment. At the same time, it…
Contact Ask Me About… Studying abroad in Dublin was my first time living in Ireland as an Irish citizen, a long-awaited opportunity to connect with my roots and explore whether I might want to return long-term. Trinity’s central location and Dublin’s welcoming, progressive culture made it an especially affirming place, and I definitely want to…
Contact Ask Me About… Studying abroad in Lisbon, Portugal for a semester was one of the most transformative experiences of my college journey—and I did it completely on my own. I didn’t know anyone going into the program, had never been to Portugal, and was navigating a new culture, language, and academic system for the…
Contact Ask Me About… A unique experience about the Danish Institute of Study Abroad was their Long Study Tours. Each core course, students spent a week visiting a specific country and applying what they learned in class to the new environment they were introduced to. A week before this trip, students focused on a specific…
Contact Ask Me About… My favorite part of my abroad experience was traveling with different groups of people. I visited over 10 countries during my four months in Europe. This gave me the opportunity to experience a wide range of cultures, languages, food, and travel styles. The experience of traveling with people I had just…
Contact Ask Me About… Studying abroad in London was my first experience traveling to the UK and Europe while navigating a different academic culture alone. London taught me independence, and I learned how to truly take care of myself. Of course, while at Penn, you also learn to be independent, but starting from scratch in…