Wine and Heritage in Porto Student Reflection by Haimie Getenga (C’27 W’27, German target) Over the summer, I had the wonderful opportunity of participating in the GRIP Wine, Culture and Heritage summer internship program located in Porto, Portugal as a Business and Hospitality Intern. I worked with Churchill Graham SA,…Read More
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Connecting with Jordanian Culture
Language Study and Internship Abroad Student Reflection by Sara Memon (C’27 W’27, Arabic target) The air was filled with the intoxicating scent of jasmine and the soft crackle of burning shisha as I found myself in the heart of Jerash, pulled to my feet and in a dance with my…Read More
Transatlantic Transition
Researching Renewable Energy in Europe Student Reflection by Cory Shin (C’25 W’25, Korean target) With the Huntsman Grant, I was able to conduct research in Europe by attending the European Union’s 2024 Sustainable Energy Week in Brussels, Belgium, as well as the SmarterE Europe’s Conference and Exhibition in Munich, Germany.…Read More
Interning in Buenos Aires
Summer Abroad with GRIP Student Reflection by Ava Strong (C’27 W’27, Spanish target) This summer, I interned with Fundación Liderazgos y Organizaciones Responsables (FLOR) as a general assistant in Buenos Aires, Argentina through Penn Abroad’s Global Research & Internship Program (GRIP). Fundación FLOR is a non-profit organization that promotes…Read More
A Russian Target’s Summer Chinese Immersion
Research at Tsinghua University Student Reflection by Rachel Bina (C’25 W’25, Russian target) As I approached the end of my junior year this past spring semester, I was reflecting on what I had come to appreciate the most at Penn – the people here with an intellectual curiosity and a…Read More
Cross Cultural Perspectives
My Summer in Beijing Student Reflection by Blake Kravitz (C’25 W’25, Mandarin target) This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to live and study in Beijing, China, through the Princeton in Beijing program at Beijing Normal University. The primary motivation behind seeking out this experience was my deep-rooted interest in…Read More
Pages of Exploration
My Summer in Publishing Student reflection by Jeslyn Li (Mandarin target, C’26 W’26) While there is never-ending hustle and bustle in Philadelphia during the school year, summer in the city is more peaceful yet no less exciting. With the support of the Huntsman summer funding, I was able to pursue…Read More
On the Ground in Poland
Insights into the Shifting Public Opinion and Policy Amidst the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis Student Reflection by Viktoriya Jones (C’25 W’25, French target) Over the summer, I had the incredible opportunity to conduct an independent research project in Poland about the Ukrainian refugee crisis, specifically on how public opinion towards refugees…Read More
Discovering Paris
Language, Landmarks, and Lasting Impressions Student reflection by Amy Jia (French target, C’27 W’27) “You’re here in Paris at an era of time that will go down in the history of France.” Since my arrival, I sensed the anticipation brimming in the city with the imminent 2024 Olympics and legislative elections.…Read More
Lessons in Leadership and Energy
A Summer at the Heart of Adani Student reflection by Shubham Dixit (Hindi target, C’27 W’27) India’s growth story has always astonished me. How could a nation so young come to be one of the largest and fastest-growing economies in the world? Being the only one of the three conglomerates…Read More
A Month in Lisbon
Student Reflection by Joaquina Mendive (C’27 W’27, Portuguese target) This summer, I was fortunate enough to study Portuguese in Lisbon, Portugal for four weeks. Through Huntsman summer funding, I enrolled in Lusa Language School while living in the city. It was a vast cultural experience, through which I not only…Read More
Behind the Scenes
One of the Most Powerful Congressional Committees Student Reflection by Sarthak Shrestha (C’27 W’27, French target) This summer, I interned for the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce in Washington, D.C., specifically within the Innovation, Data, and Commerce subcommittee. The committee’s jurisdiction spans a vast array of legislation, but…Read More
Empowering Change Through Microfinance
Student Reflection by Gobhanu Korisepati (C’27 W’27, Hindi target) This summer, I had the profound opportunity to lead and expand the operations of SWIFTmfi, an initiative close to my heart aimed at Sustaining Women in Financial Turmoil. Based primarily in Muscat, Oman, and Chennai, India, I worked as the Executive…Read More
Summer in Taiwan
Language Study in Taiwan Student Reflection by Kelly Yang (C’27 W’27, Mandarin target) This summer, I had the privilege of attending a 4-week intensive language immersion program at the National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) in Taipei. My daily schedule consisted of 3 hours of small group Mandarin classes, supplemented by…Read More
Interning Abroad
Growth, Culture, and Global Business Insights Student Reflection by Cosette Burrese (Korean target, C’26 W’26) Working at Ogilvy in Seoul was an incredible opportunity that stretched me both professionally and personally. As someone passionate about marketing and keen on understanding how global brands operate, getting to work with high-profile clients…Read More
Muhammed Mekki
Muhammed Mekki (C’05 W’05) Alumni Spotlight by Jeslyn Li (C’26 W’26) Huntsman alum Muhammed Mekki studied Arabic as his target language, concentrated in Management in Wharton, and also pursued an additional major in Political Science in the College (through which he met Professor Sil in his senior year). Muhammed’s career…Read More
Huntsman Global Immersion: UAE
Huntsman Global Immersion: United Arab Emirates Student Reflection by Jeslyn Li (C’26 W’26) The Huntsman Global Immersion Program is just one of the many incredible opportunities that Huntsman students are able to experience during their time at Penn. I, like many of my classmates, jumped at the chance to pair…Read More
Przem Macholak
Przem Macholak (C’19 W’19) Alumni Spotlight by Jeslyn Li (C’26 W’26) Przem Macholak is from Poland and was a part of the Huntsman Class of 2019, where he was a German target and concentrated in Business Economics and Public Policy (BEPP). During his time in the program, Przem made the…Read More
Summer Spotlight: Lily Feng W’26, C’26 Summer in Taiwan
My Summer in Taiwan I spent 6 weeks of the past summer in Taipei, Taiwan studying advanced mandarin with the National Taiwan University (NTU). What motivated me to seek out this summer experience was my strong interest in Chinese language and culture. I had been studying Mandarin for a few…Read More
Summer Spotlight: Jeslyn Li W’26, C’26 Summer in Beijing
My Summer in Beijing This summer, I was able to spend two months in Beijing—my dad’s hometown, but also a somewhat unfamiliar place that I’ve only heard about and never had the opportunity to explore. I was especially excited because this was my first time visiting China in six years…Read More
