Connecting with Japan’s Culture One of the things I connect with most in Japan is the food culture. People here take so much pride in their work, whether it’s a sushi chef perfecting each cut, a ramen shop owner spending years fine-tuning their broth, or a bakery shaping bread with care. I really admire that…
Author: International Programs Alumni
Papers, wool, and wind
We had a chance to visit the local newspaper, Tyrconnell Tribune today! The team consists of only six people all of whom do the writing, printing, photography, and more. They send it out once every week, and almost 4000 copies! We saw the printing machines too, and how the papers are made, out of only…
Weekend and weather in Donegal
Although this weekend was quite busy spanning multiple activities, we got a taste of Irish weather! Sunday night to Monday morning, the storm made a brief appearance that impacted our schedule. Things worked out but it brought up just how weather has more impacts than just environmental in small towns. Considering places like farms or…
Overview of the Haller Program
The Haller Global Honors Fellowship program has finally come to an end, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Our group worked with Carrigart to explore ways of attracting more foot traffic and tourists to the small town. Although they have an active tourism industry during the summer, they face challenges during the rest of…
Conclusion – Successful Summer in Stockholm, reflecting on my global experience in Scandinavia
Hej! I’ve been at home for around a week now and have been able to properly process and am ready to reflect on my summer abroad. First I would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout the course of this program, everyone at the Pitt Global Team, all…
Final Thoughts
Now that my time abroad has ended, I can really see how much I’ve grown—personally, academically, and professionally. Living in Prague and traveling to so many different places has been one of the biggest adventures of my life, and it’s changed the way I see the world and myself. I’ve become more independent than ever…
Final Blog Post
Post-Trip – Conclusion Prompt: Describes the growth you see in yourself personally, academically, and professionally. Identifies the takeaways from your program and how you plan to bring them to Pitt and in your future career Over the course of 8 weeks, I lived in Dublin, Ireland, working an international internship as well as exploring the city…
Week 8 in Prague
Week 8 was my last week abroad, and it was a mix of excitement, adventure, and a lot of goodbyes. My health was good, so I was able to really enjoy every day without feeling worn out. I knew the week would fly by, so I tried to make the most of it. I had…
Week 8 – Global Competency and Expectations
As I stepped into my role at my internship this summer, I was ready to dive into the work, but I quickly realized that what I had always considered “success” in a professional sense wasn’t necessarily the same in this work culture. My time here has not only been a journey of skill development but…
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