Penn Global Seminar Correspondents

Become a Penn Global Seminar Correspondent to share your PGS journey, before and after travel.  

The 2024 PGS Correspondents

Rachel Guan

Kimi Li

Kate Barnes

William Dalton

Become a PGS Correspondent

Program Requirements

1.

Write two blog posts, to be published on the Penn Abroad Blog, one before and one after travel on a Penn Global Seminar.

2.

Engage with Penn Abroad on social media and submit a minimum of 2 Instagram posts of content while abroad, choosing from the following themes:

  • Day in the life using Instagram stories. 
  • Reel or TikTok video of time abroad.   
  • Post focusing on academic experience with caption and photos.  
  • Post focusing cultural experience with caption and photos. 

3.

Become a Penn Abroad Ambassador upon your return.

Full instructions will be provided to you if you are chosen as a PGS Correspondent. All posts should be about your experience on a Penn Global Seminar. Posts should refrain from making references to partying, drinking, etc.

Eligibility

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3.

Currently enrolled in a Penn Global Seminar.

Interest in writing, photography, videography, and/or social media. 

Accountability to meet all program requirements.

Application

Applications for Spring 2025 PGS Correspondents closed. Application decisions will be made before travel.

Award Distribution

$150

Award (subject to tax withholdings) will be disbursed upon completion of the program requirements and return from the travel component of a Penn Global Seminar.   

The $150 award (subject to tax withholdings) will be disbursed upon completion of the program requirements and return from the travel component of a Penn Global Seminar.   

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