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…
Study abroad for a term over the summer.
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…
Contact Ask Me About… My Experience Abroad As a Computer and Information Science major, studying abroad at the University of Edinburgh gave me the chance to experience a different academic environment while continuing to explore my interests in technology. I took courses in computer communications and networks, programming, environmental science, and cognitive science, which gave…
Contact Ask Me About… One of the most unique parts of my abroad experience was learning how to balance independence, travel, and still feel grounded in a home base. I was originally deciding between KU Leuven and UCL in London, and one of the biggest reasons I chose Leuven was that it offered the best…
Cassidy Whaley is a senior at the University of Pennsylvania from Wyoming, Delaware, studying Communication with a concentration in Politics and Policy. This fall, she will join the Programme in European Culture & Society (PECS) at KU Leuven in Belgium. In Leuven, Cassidy will study how media systems and political institutions shape public opinion in…
