Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Between my first and second semesters at Penn, there was a major shift in my academic goals as I joined in particular groups around campus. I became incredibly interested in the impact of sustainability shortcomings on the global environment, which prompted me to change my course of study.…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad My experience in Cairo was a great learning experience that fulfilled my desire to connect travel to an academic experience. I was able to immerse myself in Cairo’s beautiful gardens, markets, and cafes while learning about the history and culture of the city. One of my goals during…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad As a nursing major with a global health minor it is extremely important to immerse myself in various cultures, as my patient population will be representative of the whole world. While the class didn’t necessarily address the healthcare system in Egypt there are other factors that can influence…
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Contact Ask me about… This was my first time traveling abroad, and I would be happy to talk about this unique experience any time! I know that being so far away can be challenging, confusing, and stressful, but I have learned, thanks to Penn and PGS, that it can also be deeply compelling, exciting, and…
Ask Me About… This trip was the first time I had ever been not only to a different continent, but also the first time I have ever been out of the country. As a result, this was my first time getting a passport. I am very grateful that this was my first ever experience abroad…
Ask Me About… My Experience My recent trip to Japan proved invaluable in solidifying my academic interests and future goals. As a biology major aspiring to work in medical research, touring cutting-edge labs and biotech facilities across Tokyo and Kyoto provided incredible insight. Witnessing firsthand the innovative work being done by Japanese scientists inspired me…
By: Kimi Li, CAS ’25 PGS: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine As I sit here in the world’s prettiest airport, surrounded by an indoor tropical botanical garden, it’s hard to believe that in less than 12 hours, I’ll be in Shanghai, China! The first leg of our journey was a 12 hour flight from New York…
By: Rachel Guan, Wharton ’26 PGS: Global Jewish Communities Last week my dad asked me why I have 4 packs of Deet in my Amazon cart. Looking down at my suitcase now the day before my trip, I realize I may have gone a little overboard. But honestly, can you ever be too prepared when…
