PGS: European Foreign and Security Policy in Times of Crisis Avia, one of the Penn Global Seminar Correspondents, shares her experience abroad during the May 2025 travel period. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @pennabroad Instagram feed. I chose to apply to this specific Penn Global Seminar because I…
Contact Ask Me About… Studying abroad in London was a first for me in many ways—my first time overseas, my first time navigating a new city with serious food allergies, and my first time balancing intense recruiting while trying to fully experience another country. Growing up in a small town in Ohio, international travel wasn’t…
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. When I landed in London for my week-and-a-half-long Penn Global Seminar (PGS), I expected historic pubs, double-decker buses, and…
PGS: Comparative Cultures of Resilience and Sustainability in the Netherlands and the United States Allison, one of the Penn Global Seminar Correspondents, shares her experience abroad on a Penn Global Seminar. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @pennabroad Instagram feed. If there’s one theme I’m taking away with me from our…
PGS: Comparative Cultures of Resilience and Sustainability in the Netherlands and the United States Allison, one of the Penn Global Seminar Correspondents, shares her experience abroad on a Penn Global Seminar. Follow along with the group of correspondents on our blog and look out for their images on the @pennabroad Instagram feed. Around 59% of the land in the Netherlands is vulnerable to…
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…
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 The insights I gained from the PGDI program in Uganda and South Africa were instrumental in shaping my approach to understanding how economic decisions are influenced by cultural, social, and psychological factors. Working with individuals and communities across the African continent allowed me to explore how community values…
Contact Ask Me About… Students should feel free to ask me about presenting original research while abroad; this includes navigating the language barrier of presenters, ways to connect with other researchers, and how to find credible places to share work with. Students who are interested in research or collaboration in the social sciences and social…
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…