Planting Seeds and Finding Purpose

Hi again from Sydney! It’s been a whirlwind so far—I truly cannot believe that I am almost a month into my time abroad. While I know there is always more adapting to do, I feel as though I have the hang of everyday life. I rarely have to use my Google Maps directions to get…

The “Studying” in “Studying Abroad”

I am a Marketing and Business Analytics major, but you almost could not guess it by the classes I am taking: Cross-Cultural Psychology, Intro to Italian, Oil Painting, and International Marketing. The semesters of saving up my electives have paid off, and allow me to explore something different while being in Florence. I would say…

Life In Florence, Italy

Ciao! My name is Samuel Avery, and this semester I am studying in Florence, Italy, through Pitt’s Global Business Institute program. I am a third-year Finance major getting a minor in philosophy. I love to travel, learn about new cultures, and experience the world from different perspectives, so for me studying abroad was a no…

Florence here I am!

Hi all! My name is Kyle Reardon and I am currently a junior at the University of Pittsburgh studying Finance, Business Analytics, and Economics. Outside of the classroom, I am involved in AKPsi, Pitt Stop to Wall Street, and Panther Equity on campus. I am someone who loves outdoor activities such as running, hiking, biking,…

Life in Florence!

Ciao everyone! My name is Logan Brinkman, and I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Accounting and Finance. Personally, I enjoy staying active, traveling, and experiencing new cultures, so studying abroad felt like the perfect opportunity for both personal and academic growth. I chose to study abroad in Italy…

Life in Florence, Italy

Ciao! My name is Malia, and I’m currently studying abroad in Florence, Italy through the University of Pittsburgh’s Global Business Institute. I’ve always been interested in international relations, and I knew I wanted to incorporate this passion into my studies while pursuing a marketing degree. Studying abroad, in many ways, felt like an inevitable part…

Life in Florence!

Ciao! My name is Ashlyn Coates, and I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh studying business information systems and marketing. At school, I am a member of Women in Business and was on the member relations committee this past year. I chose to study abroad in Florence, Italy, this semester because I saw…

Trinidad GSL First Month Reflection

Hi! My name is Marko Hryckowian, I am a junior studying finance, supply chain management and global management. I am participating in the Global Service-Learning program within the Nature Seekers partnership, traveling to Trinidad and Tobago. At the beginning of my junior year, I was disappointed that I had not taken advantage of Pitt’s wide…

La Dolce Vita – Florence

Ciao! I’m Ellie Kwak, a current junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Marketing and Finance. My life around school includes my involvement in ASA and the Asian Student Business Association. This semester, I am taking classes in Florence, Italy through Pitt’s GBI program partnership with CEA CAPA. I chose to do my semester…