Contact Ask Me About… Studying at the University of Bologna, the oldest university in the world, while completing my Computer Science degree at Penn, one of the oldest in the U.S, was an incredible experience. I took all my engineering coursework entirely in Italian, which meant relearning how to study from scratch in a new…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Unimelb is recognized by the Penn Biology Department as having a strong biology program, which is one reason why I selected the CASA Melbourne program. Unimelb offers many biology courses that are not offered at Penn, including the two subjects I enrolled in: Australian Wildlife Biology and Principles…
Contact Ask Me About… My closest friends at Penn did not study abroad, so leaving them to go abroad for a semester was definitely nerve-wracking. I did not know anyone in my home city (Barcelona, Spain): a complete fresh start. While it took time to make friends and find community, I now have lifelong friends…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad As an International Relations and Economics double major, I have always wanted to go abroad, and through Penn Abroad, I am fortunate to have done that in different capacities. East Asia has been my region of interest since I started Penn and is also the area that I…
Contact Ask Me About… My GRIP experience in Tunis was unique because it was a direct placement rather than a cohort program. I was the only student in my program and the only American at my internship, so I spent three months building relationships and navigating a professional environment from scratch. My study abroad experience…
Contact Ask Me About… Travelling, living, and making the most of your time in London/Europe! The UK school system gives you a lot of independent time, which makes time management crucial. I travelled across 17 cities in 10 countries which took a lot of planning, and would love to share what I’ve learned about budget…
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Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad Studying abroad allowed me to connect my coursework with real-world business challenges in ways that complemented my entrepreneurship concentration. My classes emphasized experiential learning and exposed me to different approaches to business, sustainability, and innovation in an international setting. One of the most impactful experiences was my Interactive…
Contact Ask Me About… Studying abroad in Belgium! Belgium may be one of the smaller and lesser-known study abroad destinations, but that is exactly what made it so special. Unlike larger cities that can feel overwhelming or tourist-centered, Leuven offered a quieter, more intimate environment where I could build routines, recognize familiar streets, and feel…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad While at Queen Mary, I studied courses in the International Public Health division, which complemented my studies as an HSOC major at Penn. My public health classes in the United Kingdom exposed me to a different healthcare system, policy environment, and approach to solving public health problems, and…
