Tasmiah (Taz) Haque is sophomore in the College studying Economics with a minor in Linguistics. On campus, Taz is a Penn Abroad Leader for the Penn Abroad team, where she serves as an ambassador for Penn’s global programs. She is also a Writing Fellow at the Marks Family Writing Center, where she tutors her peers…
Emilia Bronk is a junior studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) with a concentration in Public Policy and Governance and a minor in Environmental Studies. She has been studying Mandarin for seven years. At the end of the spring semester, she will travel to Washington, D.C., as well as Beijing, Hangzhou, and Shanghai through her…
Avia Weber is a junior double major in International Relations and Psychology with minors in French, EALC (Chinese), and Consumer Psychology. Avia is excited to partake in the Penn Global Seminar going to Bulgaria where she will study the EU’s foreign policy strategies during times of crisis. She is interested in applying the lessons to…
Max Huang is a sophomore from Montreal, Canada, pursuing degrees in Physics and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. This semester, he will be traveling to Amsterdam with his Penn Global Seminar to delve into the history, evolution and impact of bicycles on society and the environment. On campus, Max is a member of the Vagelos Integrated…
Allison Xu is a freshman studying Finance and Management. This semester, she will be traveling to the Netherlands as part of the Penn Global Seminar “Comparative Cultures of Resilience and Sustainability in the Netherlands and the United States,” taught by Dr. Simon Richter. She is excited to explore how coastal cities like Rotterdam are adapting…
PGS: Global Business Communication for Impact William, one of the Penn Global Seminar Correspondents, shares his experience abroad during the Fall 2024 semester. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @pennabroad Instagram feed. Growing up with food allergies in a small town in Ohio, my dining options were always limited––just a few…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad There was not a single experience we had on this trip that did not align with the coursework and goals of the PGS. When applying for the seminar, I reflected on my passion for sustainability. I come from a small beach town in Massachusetts where I spend a…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad I never thought a Political Science Global Seminar would fit in with my career goals as a student in Wharton, but I was quickly proven wrong when reading the course description of PGS: Information Communication Technologies for Development. As someone who is heavily involved with Venture Lab at…
Contact Ask me about… I feel that I could be helpful with students worried about: My Experience Abroad: My experience studying abroad at the University of Edinburgh introduced me to a more independent, self-driven method of education. In-class time was significantly less than what I was used to at Penn, and for the first couple…
William Dalton is a sophomore at The Wharton School, studying Finance and Business Analytics with a minor in International Relations. This semester, he’s embarking on a journey to London with his Penn Global Seminar, a course that explores how communication strategies shape global affairs. On campus, William is heavily involved in mentorship, serving as a…