Moira Gulden

Education Abroad Program: DIS: Summer in Scandinavia (Summer 2023)

Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology - Molecular Cell Biology Option 

Minor: Microbiology   

About Moira: Moira is a junior studying Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. She studied abroad for 10 weeks during the Summer of 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Stockholm, Sweden. In Denmark, she took a 6-week neuroscience lab course that focused on stem cell research. During this course, she worked with a team of Danish scientists to learn about neurodegenerative diseases and how to model them with patient-derived stem cells. Following her time in Denmark, she spent 4-weeks in Sweden, where she took a psychology course on emerging adulthood, which included a week-long study tour in Madrid, Spain. This course focused on the transition between adolescents to adults, taking into account Swedish and Spanish cultural perspectives. During her time in Scandinavia, Moira was also able to take personal weekend travel around Denmark, as well as to Oslo, Norway, and Helsinki, Finland. Moira decided to become a peer adviser because she absolutely loved her time abroad and wanted to help other students experience education abroad as well. 

Advice to Prospective Education Abroad Students: Studying abroad is a fantastic opportunity that allows students to explore areas of interest while gaining new and unique cultural perspectives. As a STEM major, studying abroad never seemed like an option; however, there are so many opportunities if you know where to look. It can be an overwhelming process but don't let it intimidate you. Whether it is finding programs or submitting applications we are here to help. This experience is yours, so please don't hesitate to reach out and ask questions. 

To get in touch with Moira about her experience abroad, please email EducationAbroad@psu.edu and address your email to her!