Penn Global Seminars

  • Person

Luna Wang

Contact Ask me about… My Experience Abroad: As an entrepreneurship major interested in impact-driven businesses, getting the chance to learn about tourism’s local impact in Indonesia was super eye-opening and tied directly into what I’m studying. My academic focus is all about creating businesses that not only make money but also make a difference, so…

  • Person

Victoria Konyk

Contact Ask me about… My Experience Abroad: I am pursuing a minor in Global Health which requires an abroad experience but my interest in PGS started long before I declared my minor. As a first-generation American, I understand the importance of exploring and attempting to understand different cultures, languages, and histories. Spending time abroad immerses…

  • Person

Elayna Rinker

Contact Ask Me About… This global writing seminar was my first time traveling out of the country, and it helped me prepare for future travels. I learned the process of getting my passport, e-visa, and needed vaccines in order to travel safely into our designated country. I would look forward to answering questions for first-time…

  • Person

Duriya Rehan

Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad My experience in the seminar on Zimbabwean migration to South Africa and the immersive trip that followed has been a transformative journey, deeply intertwining with my dual-degree pursuit in Computer Science and Wharton.  I was enthralled by the parallels between migration patterns and the technological web connecting our…

  • Person

Dasmine Maynard

Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad As a political science major with a minor in international relations, my experience abroad gave me a fresh perspective on the lives of Deaf Italians by shedding light on their socioeconomic hurdles and triumphs. Given my keen interest in Deaf studies and American Sign Language, my overseas experience…

  • Person

Charlotte Fletcher

Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad In Argentina, I did an internship in social impact, got to speak Spanish at home and at work, and had the opportunity to live abroad for a summer. In India, I had the opportunity to interact with a completely new culture and language, meet and interview interesting figures,…

  • Person

Cassidy Whaley

Contact Ask Me About… Students should feel free to ask me about my experience participating in study abroad programs as a highly aided student. I can provide insights into navigating the financial aspects of studying abroad, balancing academic responsibilities with cultural immersion, and making the most of available resources. Additionally, I can share how these…

  • Person

Belinda Kumi

Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Taking a PGS and traveling to Mumbai, India was a great international experience. It allowed me to truly embrace the culture of another country. I was able to talk with local people, eat local foods, and also explore cool places within the country. This experience related to my…

  • Person

Aylin Ergin

Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad I took PGS: Health and the Healthcare System in Chile primarily because I want to pursue a career in the medical field. I am really interested in learning more about healthcare systems around the world and being able to identify unique aspects of each and compare them to…

  • Person

Ashley Pan

Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Focusing on International Studies at Penn, this Global Seminar gave me insight on the cross cultural influences on societies across borders. Previously, I was able to study in a neighboring country that exhibited strong integration of Russian influence and had come in with similar expectations. However, our short…