By: Brandon Lee, CAS ’25 International Development in Seoul I’ve always believed that a good meal is the key to anyone’s heart, and I think it’s safe to say that Seoul, South Korea has won me over with its impeccable cuisine. As a Korean American myself, Korean food is my source of comfort. From the…
By: Stella Hung, CAS ’24 An area of the startup co-working hub where Stella is working this summer. Pictured are three other students who are interning with her as they all work on different projects. Business in Sydney, Australia Going into my internship as part of the Business in Sydney program, I didn’t know what…
By: Lizzie Guan, Wharton ’25 Lizzie (center) at Iguazu Falls with some friends that she’s made so far. Social Impact in Buenos Aires, Argentina Upon my arrival in Argentina, I pictured myself living the perfect life while working abroad. I’d make lifelong memories with new friends, new coworkers, and a new city–all while drastically improving…
By: Charlotte Fletcher, CAS ’25 Social Impact in Buenos Aires, Argentina As an inherently rational person, I don’t tend to believe in fate. However, the ideal location of Chori, a choripan restaurant here in Buenos Aires, less than 500 meters from my new apartment, defies explanation by anything else. From the moment I laid eyes…
By: Katie Naughton, CAS ’25 The University of Sydney Business School where Katie works. Business in Sydney, Australia My first few days as an intern were really exciting. I work for Dr. Massimo Garbuio at the University of Sydney Business School alongside another GRIP intern, Haerin. We met Massimo (the workplace is much more casual…
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: 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…
By: Rohan Krishnan, WHARTON ’24 Rohan working on a scouting assignment. Ashoka – Mexico City I began my internship with Ashoka expecting to learn more about the business of good, finding inspiration in the social entrepreneurs applying to the Ashoka Fellowship. While this proved to be the case, the focal, most surprising realization from the…
By: Jessie Zou, WHARTON ’23 Working away on legal due diligence of Chinese companies. B&D Law Firm – Beijing, China Hi Jessie! This is the future Jessie from after completing the internship. I am sure that you are excited to start your law internship at B&D Law (based in Beijing, China) this summer. I wanted…