The student experience at Behrend and abroad, with Sophia DiPlacido

About this episode

Dr. Ralph Ford discusses the student experience at Penn State Behrend with Sophia DiPlacido, including her semester abroad in France.

Dr. Ralph Ford, chancellor of Penn State Behrend, talks with Sophia DiPlacido, a 2025 graduate of the college, about her student experience, including a semester abroad in France. Originally recorded on May 7, 2025.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Ralph Ford

Guest: Sophia DiPlacido

Topics covered

• student experience
• study abroad
• Penn State Behrend
• higher education
• international education

Keywords

• student experience
• study abroad
• Penn State Behrend
• Sophia DiPlacido
• Dr. Ralph Ford

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Penn State Behrend

Places: France

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