Hey everyone! I cannot believe I am writing this during the last week of my program. These six weeks have gone by so quickly, and when I first arrived, I knew I would gain professional experience through my internship and learn about the history of London through my class, but I did not expect how…
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Culture Shock
Hi everyone! I just finished up my fifth week in London! I have finally felt like I am settling into my routine and culture here, but when I first got to London, I felt totally out of place. One cultural difference that I had to adjust to would be the long commute to work. At…
Adapting to Life in Australia!
Hello! Being a month into my study abroad program, I have been able to experience and learn so much so far. Whether it’s been through my internship, classes, or general exploration of the city, I have learned much about Australian culture and have kept in mind specific differences that stood out to me. During my time here, one of the most noticeable…
“No worries,” I’m still here
I want you to imagine what it’s like to be in front of your boss. Or your professor. Or anyone in a “higher level” than you. Imagine you clear your throat, maybe hold out your hand for a formal shake, and address them with sincerity and respect. Maybe everything coming out of your mouth is…
Dropping the Guard Down Under
As I am finishing my fourth weekend here, I think I can finally say I am adjusted to the time difference and culture here. I don’t exactly think I still fit in 100%, but I do think I understand the people and cultural aspects better than when I first arrived. I think most recently, I…
Learning Down Under: My Academic and Professional Journey
When I first arrived in Sydney, I expected beautiful beaches, friendly people, and the opportunity to explore a new city. What I did not expect was how quickly the city would become a home away from home. Each day has brought on a new adventure. Between adjusting to a different university, starting my internship with…
Lessons from London
While I am here in London, I am taking a class as well as doing an internship. We are taking classes through Richmond American University. Richmond is a 20 to 30-minute bus ride and about a 45-minute walk from our accommodation. Our accommodation itself is located in North Acton, while the university is located in…
Student and Intern Life in London
For this program, I am enrolled at The Richmond American University London, which is in Chiswick. I am taking a Historical London course with the rest of the Pitt students in my program. We have class twice a week, one day being a lecture and the other being a field trip. I enjoy learning about the material during lectures and being able to apply it to the museums and sites…
Tap on to Adapt, Tap off to Immerse
Good evening from Sydney! New neighborhood and a different class style After three weeks in Sydney, and two weeks in this program, I am starting to get a feel for the location I’m residing. While I am taking classes with CEA CAPA, I am staying on the University of New South Wales’s (UNSW) campus, both…
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