Study Abroad

"I studied abroad at King's College London in the U.K. my junior spring, and it was one of my most invaluable experiences in college! Through my classes, I worked on building start-ups in fashion and transportation with students from France, Spain, Russia, Kuwait, and Morocco. I also learned about Ecology and Medical Microbiology by synthesizing research posters, presentations, and essays, which was a very different format from my exam-based biology classes at Penn. Outside of class, I got to play alongside the girl's Kabbadi team (an Indian street sport), go to the annual King's Business School Ball and Boat Party, and paint through the Art & Poetry club. All the while, I had the chance to chase the Northern Lights in Iceland, celebrate my 20th birthday cliff jumping in Cinque Terre, farm and garden in the English countryside, and ski down the slopes in the Swiss Alps. I will always cherish my time abroad in Europe, and I will always be thankful to the LSM program for giving me the support / guidance needed to make it possible."

"My semester abroad at The University of Edinburgh exceeded all my expectations. As an LSM student, I primarily took biology courses and earned four credits toward my degree. Beyond academics, living with local Edinburgh students allowed me to fully embrace their unique traditions. Whether it was learning about Scottish history or participating in a cèilidh, I had numerous opportunities to immerse myself in another culture. Furthermore, Scotland’s prime location offered convenient access to other parts of Europe. I celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, experienced the Madrid derby in Spain, and witnessed the iconic changing of the guard in London. Overall, I highly recommend that all LSM students consider studying abroad and plan for it early. It will truly be one of your most rewarding college experiences!"

"I studied abroad at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia the second semester of my junior year. It was really great to experience another culture, meet new people with unique backgrounds, and learn how academic institutions function outside the US. My semester abroad fit into the LSM academic requirements very well; I took neurobiology, abnormal psychology, negotiations, and consumer psychology, all of which counted towards my BBB major or as Wharton business breaths. Plus, I got to go hiking and surfing on the weekends!" 

"I studied abroad for 4 months at University of Edinburgh in Scotland and it was my favorite semester of college! I loved having Edinburgh as my home base and immersed myself in a new culture and academic setting. It was a nice change of pace studying at an international university yet I was still able to get business credits by taking courses on game theory and branding. My brand culture class was especially fascinating because I was able to learn the different perspectives Scottish students and other international students had on popular brands such as Coca Cola, Apple, Nike etc. On top of that, I had a great time discovering the history of Scotland and the UK and interacting with Scottish locals. While there, I also leveraged my location to travel to cities throughout Europe and further. Among my favorite experiences and memories, I tasted new cuisines, discovered the social night life in Budapest, visited museums such as Del Prado and Le Louvre, celebrated St. Patrick’s day in the streets of Dublin, toured the Real Madrid soccer stadium, and saw famous architectural buildings like the Sagrada Familia. Study abroad was a unique once in a life-time opportunity that every LSM student can capitalize on if they want to and plan ahead!"

"Spending five months studying and living in the biggest city in Latin America was certainly not an experience I expected to have when I first came into LSM! However, my semester abroad in São Paulo, Brazil, ended up being the most valuable and eye-opening learning endeavor I undertook at Penn. I learned a great deal outside of my business and politics-centered courses: about the Portuguese language, the endless facets of Brazilian history, culture, music, food, and art, and of course, the incredible natural and constructed wonders that the country holds. While I didn’t study science directly in Brazil, my semester in São Paulo definitely complimented my LSM education. I chose Brazil in part for its fascinating hospital system, its unique developmental health issues in the wake of the 2016 Rio Olympics, and the internal diversity of policies and outcomes. Overall, I recommend taking any chance to travel and immerse yourself in another place and culture with an open mind. Gaining exposure to different ways of living and thinking is one of the most invaluable things, especially so early on in our academic and professional lives!"