Hillary Arreaga is a junior at Penn triple majoring in Criminology, Law & Society, and Latin American &Latinx Studies, on the pre-law track. This spring, she will travel to Argentina and Chile as part of Peopleof the Land: Indigeneity and Politics in Argentina and Chile, a Penn Global Seminar focused on thepolitical demands and cultural…
Hans Bode is a first-year student at the University of Pennsylvania, planning to major in Economics and Global Health. This semester he will be traveling to Cairo, Egypt, with his Penn Global Seminar “Cairo as Palimpsest”, to explore the city’s rich historical layers and cultural transformations over time. On campus, Hans plays violin for the…
Charlize Amper is a freshman hoping to major in Biology with a Chemistry minor on thepre-medical track. This semester, she will be traveling to New Delhi and Dehrudune, India,during spring break with her Penn Global Seminar to explore the impacts of climate changein India. At Penn, Charlize is Co-Director of Internal Affairs of the Penn…
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…
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PGS: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Fresh off an unforgettable week in Shanghai, I’m back at Penn, still reminiscing about the sights, flavors, and lessons that made this trip so special. From the moment I stepped off the plane, Shanghai captivated me with its vibrant energy, blending tradition and modernity in ways I’d never imagined. This…
Contact Ask me about… Other students should ask me, “How was it like not being home for almost 6 months?” As an international student studying in the US, I have navigated the complexities of being away from home for extended periods, but this year was particularly unique. I had not been back home since after…
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 As a freshman, I was interested in exploring different subject areas and expanding my academic and social horizons while fulfilling course requirements. This course allowed me to complete the Writing Seminar requirement in a meaningful way, as I’ve been wanting to travel to Cairo since I was young.…