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Amy Gutmann


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While study abroad is often seen as an "immersive" experience, many students studying abroad say that, while abroad, they tend to find more connections among other American or international students than local students.


While studying abroad, some students find that they make more connections with other American or international students than with local students. | Courtesy of Nicola Delfino/Creative Commons

While study abroad is often seen as an "immersive" experience, many students studying abroad say that, while abroad, they tend to find more connections among other American or international students than local students.





For a Penn student, exposure to the idea of diversity starts early. It first shows up in the admissions catalogue: beautiful high-resolution photos of a “diverse” group of friends laughing on the Green; essay questions that ask what diversity of perspective a student will bring to campus; selecting one’s race on the Common Application.












American society has generally demonstrated an increased awareness in the importance of making space for relaxation and quiet time in the past few decades, which is great.