Exchange at Penn

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Yuxin (Daisy) Ye

Biography Yuxin (Daisy) Ye is a senior from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, studying a double degree in Computer Science and Finance. As an EAP Correspondent, she wants to show what an exchange semester actually feels like week to week — the fun parts, the awkward parts, and everything in…

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Ana Raya

Biography Ana Raya is a junior at the University of Barcelona (UB), majoring in Psychology. This fall, she will be joining the College of Arts and Sciences to pursue her interest in educational, social and organizational psychology, among other fields. As an EAP Correspondent, she looks forward to connecting with both her peers and future…

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Oliver Chen

Biography Oliver is a senior from Australia studying Finance and Computer Science at the University of Melbourne. At Penn he is exchanging at the Wharton school, exploring classes across everything from product design to private equity. As an EAP correspondent, he hopes to bring to life the vast opportunities available at Penn and give any…

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Ahmed Tharwat

Contact My Experience Abroad I have always wanted to go to the US to experience everything the culture has to offer. I’m an electronics and communication engineering major, but I also love music, movies, and experiencing other cultures. Penn is a very diverse campus, and it offers every opportunity for you to meet new people…

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Ali Hany

Contact Ask Me About… Ali is a senior Electrical Engineering student at Ain Shams University in Cairo, specializing in Networks and Communication Systems. He is deeply interested in research both within and beyond his field, driven by the belief that engineering is ultimately about innovation, experimentation, and creating ideas that leave a meaningful impact. During…

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Abdullah Ghanem

Contact Ask Me About… As a Sawiris Penn Scholar, I spent a year at the University of Pennsylvania, which was my first time living in the U.S. and studying abroad. Students can ask me about adapting to a new culture, building a community from scratch, and making the most of opportunities both inside and outside…

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Youssef Mohamed

Contact My Experience Abroad As an Architecture student, seeing the United States for the first time was a mind bending experience. I explored more than 10 cities and 7 states in both east and west coasts during my year seeing marvels of American history and engineering, a very inspiring experience. On campus I engaged in…

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A Ghost in Your Own Home

Semester Abroad: Exchange at Penn Elle, one of the Exchange at Penn Correspondents, shares her experience here at Penn during the Spring 2026 semester. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @exchangeatpenn Instagram feed. Feeling like a ghost in your own home. A concept we all dread. Or maybe don’t even realise until…

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Studying Abroad Through Songs

Semester Abroad: Exchange at Penn Elle, one of the Exchange at Penn Correspondents, shares her experience here at Penn during the Spring 2026 semester. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @exchangeatpenn Instagram feed. Studying abroad at the University of Pennsylvania felt like stepping into a story I had imagined long…

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The Journey to Become an Academic Weapon at Penn

Semester Abroad: Exchange at Penn Hagje, one of the Exchange at Penn Correspondents, shares his experience here at Penn during the Spring 2026 semester. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @exchangeatpenn Instagram feed. 4 months zoomed past while I was at Penn. It still feels like orientation day, just learning…