At Penn State Global, we recognize that every student's identity is multi-dimensional, shaped by various intersecting factors such as race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, religious affiliation and more - and we acknowledge, celebrate, and support the many identities of our students.

Education abroad offers you the opportunity to engage with different cultures, languages, and perspectives, which can foster academic and personal growth. However, it's essential to recognize that these experiences can be impacted by your intersecting identities. Factors such as cultural norms, societal attitudes, and legal protections related to identity may impact your education abroad journey. 

To prepare you for what to anticipate abroad, we want to provide you with information and resources related to social identities and global experiences. Take a look at the information on these pages and reach out to your education abroad adviser if you have any questions about how your identity might be perceived in your program's host country.