Studying abroad in Florence has been a really positive experience overall, but there are definitely parts of the local culture that have taken some time to adjust to. One of the biggest differences for me has been the slower pace of everyday life. In the United States, I am used to things being very fast…
Author: julessmalis
Classes in Florence
This semester I’m studying abroad in Florence, Italy, and even though I’m not doing an internship, the experience has still felt very professionally and academically challenging in the best way. I’m taking International Finance, International Marketing, Oil Painting, and Italian, which is a pretty interesting mix of business, creativity, and language learning. In International Finance,…
Florence!
Hi everyone! My name is Jules Smalis and I am a junior triple majoring in Finance, Marketing and Supply Chain Management, pursuing a certificate in International Business and Leadership and Ethics. Outside of my academics, I am in Delta Sigma Pi, a professional business fraternity on campus, the Club Tennis Team, and Incline Consulting Group….
Final GSL Reflections
It is hard to believe that the semester is coming to a close, and the course I have been looking forward to taking for a year is wrapping up next week. Despite not being able to participate in the trip itself, I am beyond grateful for the new friendships I made, and having the chance…
Post Trinidad- News and Updates!
It has been a little over a week since the group came back from Trinidad, and while I did have some FOMO while they were on the trip, the pictures and calls from the group made me feel like I was right there with them. They even photoshopped me in! Who would know the difference?…
Trinidad- Whats to come!
The group is departing in 2 days! It is crazy to think that we are at the halfway mark in the semester and the hard work is starting to pay off. Our group is working with a nonprofit organization called Nature Seekers. Their mission is to conserve the beaches of Matura and create a more…
Introductions!
Hi everyone! My name is Jules Smalis and I am a Pittsburgh local! I am a sophomore double majoring in Finance and Marketing and pursuing a certificate in International Business and Leadership and Ethics. Outside of my academics, I am in Delta Sigma Pi, a professional business fraternity on campus, and the Club Tennis Team,…
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