It is hard to believe that it is already time to write my last blog post. With two weeks of my program left, I can’t help but think about where the time went. However, at the same time, I reflect on everything I have done and am amazed at just how much I have been…

I have so many stories to share from my time abroad, but one moment stands out as especially meaningful, not because of where I was, but because of how it made me feel. This moment took place during a trip to Madrid, Spain over spring break. My roommates and I had spent the day exploring…

Studying abroad in Florence has been one of the most exciting and eye-opening experiences of my college career so far. Living in a new country naturally comes with moments of adjustment, but it also creates opportunities to learn about different cultures, routines, and perspectives. During my time here, I have had to adapt to several…

Although I am taking an International Marketing course, many of my classes during my semester abroad do not focus on business. Instead, they involve history and the arts. This is quite different from my usual schedule as a business student at Pitt.  Here in Florence, I am taking an Italian language course, an oil painting…

Hi everyone! My name is Natasha Montesdeoca, and I am currently a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Marketing and Supply Chain Management. At Pitt, I am the Business Manager for the Pitt Dance Ensemble, and I am also a member of Ballet Club at Pitt, Fashion Business Association, and the Chi Omega…