By: Sinead Knepper, CAS ’24 Sinead at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. International Development in Seoul Going abroad is a unique experience that can only be fully understood when one does it themselves. Everyone hears details about going abroad, whether it be to make sure to bring an outlet converter (definitely remember to do this one!),…
By: Angela Nguyen, CAS ’25 Angela (left) in Armenia. Archaeological Excavation in Armenia While looking for summer research opportunities, this GRIP program intrigued me due to its combination of classical archaeology and technology. As a classical studies major, I was influenced by an archaeology class at Penn to explore the study of the human past.…
By: Semma Alfatlawi, SEAS ’25 Semma (top, second from right) with new friends on a hike led by NUS Rovers Club. Engineering Research in Singapore – National University of Singapore “OH MY GOD,” I exclaimed when I saw one of the most beautiful views of an overgrown train track in the middle of the Clementi Forest…
By: Josée Iyonsaba, Nursing ’23 Josée walking the Howth Cliff Walk Nursing Research in Dublin – Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Before even setting foot in Ireland, I knew it was a beautiful country with a rich history and culture. When they announced we would be landing in Dublin in a few minutes, I felt excited.…
By: Irene Lee, Wharton ’24 Drishti Works, India I initially decided to intern at Drishti Works this summer because I was interested in learning about the intersection of technology and agriculture as well as its application toward boosting agricultural productivity in developing countries in Asia. When the internship first started, my expectation going into it was that I…
By: Kalen Truong, SEAS ’24 Engineering Research in Singapore – National University of Singapore I was given the opportunity to attend the Summer Engineering Research Internship for US Students (SERIUS) at the National University of Singapore! I am currently researching and designing biomaterials to test the mechanical behavior of recently created immortalized coral reef cell lines.…
By: Alex Jiang, SEAS ’25 Alex (left) shopping in Singapore’s Chinatown Engineering Research in Singapore – National University of Singapore Before coming to Penn, Singapore was at the top of my list of places to visit. In high school, I watched travel vlogs about the world-class Changqi airport and saw photos of the beautiful city from…
By: Bella Ozomaro, CAS ’23 Bella at “A Tiny Hidden Beach” in Howth, Ireland Nursing Research in Dublin – Trinity College Dublin, Ireland This summer, I am assisting Dr. Amanda Phelan, Professor in Ageing & Community Nursing at Trinity College Dublin, in her research project on safeguarding adults at risk of abuse. For the first…
By: Lina Oumera, MPH ’23 Lina on her first day at UNESCO UNESCO, France It has been two weeks since I began my internship. On my first day, I was very nervous and was not sure what to expect. Once I met members of my department my nerves began to ease. I was given a…
By: Nam Le, CAS ’23 Another night means there’s another contract to read for Nam Le. Jingsh Law Firm – Beijing, China As my internship with Jingsh Law Firm comes to a close and my junior year is just around the corner, I have an opportunity to review my experience and reflect upon its effects…