Hello again! It’s hard to believe we already wrapped up our first client visit, but I had a fun time getting to know the community and what makes it special. Our group spent time touring unique sites like the Coal & Coke Museum on Penn State Fayette’s campus, the Canteen and model train display, the…
Just Another Brit-ish Week
Hello again (for the fourth time)! As midterms are coming to an end, it is a great time to talk about what I have actually learned about being in a non-US University system. Although I did not participate in an internship this semester, I have learned a lot about how work gets done in London…
Masaccio is Everywhere!
Living and navigating through Florence has certainly been developmental in both my soft and hard skills. Adaptability is definitely the first one that comes to mind; you are adapting to all new people from different schools, a totally different city and school campus, and professors who are from Italy. Adaptability has especially been keen in…
99 Problems but a Flood Ain’t One
I often find the question of how you have grown during an experience a quite difficult question to answer. I feel like it is something that happens gradually or goes below the radar. I do not think that it is easy to identify ways you have grown without facing a challenge or a moment where…
Fayette County Site Visit
My visit with our group to Fayette County, Pennsylvania, was pivotal in my understanding of our project and the scope of its impact. Our trip helped to strengthen team dynamics and establish a common goal, now put into perspective through our interaction with the community. Michael and Dan’s presentation at lunch highlighted important asset to…
My Time in Milan
Time is flying way too fast! In the blink of an eye, I have been in Milan for over a month, and midterms are around the corner. But every day, I continue to find new things that surprise me. And although time is flying, the Italians are still taking their time. From their leisurely pace…
Culture shock!
Since I arrived in Florence, I have definitely felt some culture shock. It has come in waves, and at first I didn’t catch onto the slight differences between life here and at home. The main thing that stands out to me is the concept of time. In the US, everyone is always rushing, whether that…
Florence Culture!
When thinking about the deep culture of Italy and Florence specifically, the first thing that comes to mind is the concept of time. In the United States, everyone is in a rush to get everywhere; the food is constantly taken to go, as are the coffee and drinks, and you rarely have the chance to…
Living Life à la Française
Closing in on two months in France, I’ve started to become more accustomed to the French way of life or “art de vivre”. Whether consciously or not, I find myself picking up on customs, methods of greeting, and social norms I was completely unaware of before leaving the US. France has numerous examples of deep…
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