Education Abroad Student Spotlights

Read more about Penn State students who recently participated in an approved program!
What are Education Abroad Student Spotlights?
Our student spotlights feature Penn State students who recently participated in one of our education abroad programs. Hear their stories - what studying abroad meant to them; how it advanced their professional, personal, and academic development; how it changed their intercultural perspectives; and more.
What are Education Abroad Student Spotlights?
Our student spotlights feature Penn State students who recently participated in one of our education abroad programs. Hear their stories - what studying abroad meant to them; how it advanced their professional, personal, and academic development; how it changed their intercultural perspectives; and more.

Featured Spotlight: Samantha Bryn
Read about Samantha's time abroad at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Samantha Bryn
Samantha graduated from Penn State University Park in December 2024 with a major in Wildlife & Fisheries Science and a minor in Forest Ecosystems and Biology. During fall 2024, Samantha studied abroad at The University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand. Hear more about Samantha's education abroad experience in her own words: ""I...

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To view our full repository of Education Abroad Student Spotlights, visit the Student Spotlights page on our Explore Education Abroad website.

Recently study abroad and want to be featured?
Have you studied abroad recently? Are you interested in being featured in our student spotlight series? Fill out the Education Abroad Student Spotlights form for a chance to be featured on this page, as well as across our social media platforms!