Penn Abroad Ambassador Haerin So

Student standing by ocean at sunset
Wharton '25
Finance, Marketing
GRIP: Business in Sydney
haerin@wharton.upenn.edu
Program
Global Research & Internship Program (GRIP)

Program:

  • GRIP: Business in Sydney

Ask me about...

  • Being abroad for the first time

  • Working in a research environment

  • Making a bucket list of things to do

  • Making friends with locals

My Experience Abroad:

The GRIP Business in Sydney program has changed my perspective on global experiences and career aspirations. As my first experience being abroad, I learned many valuable lessons about living alone and being independent. Completing a research internship abroad helped me develop professionally; as a business student, I had never really considered working in academia or research but found it to be an incredibly eye-opening experience. I am fortunate enough to have developed meaningful relationships with my supervisor, colleagues, fellow Penn students, and local Australians that I will carry with me for years to come!

Other Highlights:

  • Exploring Australia through taking weekend trips to Cairns (Great Barrier Reef) and Melbourne

  • Meeting local students and exploring their hidden gem recommendations

  • Creating lasting friendships with my GRIP cohort

  • Trying different cuisines around cultural hotspots in Sydney

Student with other GRIP interns at the Botanical Gardens in Melbourne.
Student with other GRIP interns at Pylon Lookout over the Sydnery Harbour Bridge
The Three Sisters formation in the Blue Mountains of Australia
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