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Salt, Sun, and Conversations: My Summer in the French Riviera

Student Reflection by Tulus Lidia Iasmina (C’28 W’28, French target) This summer, I spent two transformative months in Antibes, France, attending immersive French language courses at the Centre International d’Antibes. My official role? Student. But in reality, I was also an observer of culture, a seeker of hidden stories, and…Read More

Investing in Impact: An Internship in Singapore

Student Reflection by Michael Cameron (C’28 W’28, German target) This summer, I had the amazing opportunity of participating in the GRIP: Business Development summer internship program in Singapore. I interned as a Summer Analyst for Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), where I got to explore the impact investing space by working with sustainable finance products. I…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

A workspace with a computer displaying a webpage about a book titled "Bob Ross: My First Book of ABCs." A laptop is on the desk with an open children's book featuring produce illustrations. A stack of children's books is nearby.

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

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