A moment during my time abroad that had a truly meaningful impact on me was when I solo-traveled to Naples to visit my 100-year-old great-grandmother. I had visited her a few times when I was younger, but this experience felt completely different. Traveling alone and having a deeper understanding of Italian culture allowed me to…
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Learning about Culture in London
London has been a wonderful experience so far, and it’s been fascinating living here for so long that I’m starting to see the city through the eyes of a local as compared to a tourist. Since this is an English-speaking location, I have had an easier time with adjusting to the city. London is similar…
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…
IAD to LDN
Hi! My name is Victoria Shin, and I am a current junior at Pitt studying Finance and Business Information Systems. I am originally from Northern Virginia, which is just in the Washington DC metropolitan area. On campus, I am involved in Smart Women Securities and Incline Consulting. This upcoming summer, I will be interning at…
First Month in London
Hi! My name is Ryan Lawville, and I’m a junior at the University of Pittsburgh from Wilmington, Delaware, majoring in marketing with a minor in economics. This semester I am studying abroad in London through the GBI London program. As someone who had never traveled before, I felt like I had to take advantage of…
Embracing Change in Florence
Hi! My name is Riley Ulrich, and I’m a junior at Pitt Business, studying Finance and Business Analytics with a minor in Economics. At Pitt, I serve on the e-board for Pitt Stop to Wall Street and work as a Professional Development Consultant in the Tafel Center. This summer, I’ll be joining Citizens Bank in…
From Steel City to Sydney!
Hi! My name is Liliana Ali, and I’m a junior in the College of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Marketing and Supply Chain Management with a certificate in Public and Professional Writing. This semester, I’m studying abroad in Sydney, Australia through the Global Business Institute at CEA CAPA Sydney. I chose…
Florence Through My Eyes
Hi! My name is Emily Wincko. I am a junior at the College of Business Administration, double majoring in Finance and Accounting. I am currently studying abroad in Florence, Italy, through the Global Business Institute. As someone who craves new experiences and loves stepping outside of my comfort zone, studying abroad felt like the perfect…
Rainy Days in the UK
Hi! My name is Keerthi Girish and I’m a second-year Pitt Business student. I am majoring in Finance and Business Analytics and pursuing a Digital Media certificate. I’m involved with a few different organizations on campus including Omega Phi Alpha, Smart Women’s Securities, and Dhirana. Outside of class, I enjoy drawing, baking, listening to music…
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