While I am not doing an internship while I am in Florence, I am taking a class that is giving me a hands-on experience in international business. Being a Global Management major, I am required to obtain international work experience to get my degree. “Business Consulting” hasn’t just fulfilled this degree requirement, but it has…
Living in a Land Down Under
My abroad experience has been a mix of in-person internship experience and once-a-week lectures for three of my classes. Our Big Kitchen (OBK) is a non-profit kitchen located in Bondi, and I work there as a supply chain intern. It was founded by Rabbi Slavin out of a synagogue in 2006 to begin to help…
Experiencing Education in Sydney
While studying abroad, I wanted to take this opportunity to not only learn more about Sydney, Australia, but also explore fields and subjects that interest me outside my major. I am enrolled in four courses: International Economics, Environment and Society, Australia in the World, and Analyzing and Exploring the Global City. International Economics is an…
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…
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