A Panther Grows His Wings

These past four months have been some of the most memorable of my life, and I can’t quite believe it is coming to a close. I have met so many new people and experienced so many new things in such a short time that I struggle to even verbalize what this program has done for…

Final Moments in Firenze

My time in Florence has been one of the most meaningful periods of growth in both my academic and personal life. Studying abroad has pushed me out of my comfort zone in ways I did not expect, and it challenged me to adapt to new environments, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Living in a different…

Farewell Firenze!

I cannot believe that my study abroad experience is coming to an end and I will have to leave the place that has felt like home for the past four months. I have loved every minute of this experience and will cherish the memories I have made forever. Since my time being here in Florence,…

Ciao Firenze!

I am incredibly thankful for this experience. I’ve learned so much, even through the small, everyday moments like living with six roommates. That alone has made me more patient, flexible, and better at navigating situations that don’t always go as planned. Being in a completely new environment has pushed me to adapt to different cultures…

Farewell Florence

Wow. No way this semester is over already. It absolutely flew by. I blinked, and boom it’s done. This experience has forced me to grow in many ways. It has made me significantly more comfortable being uncomfortable. Living in a house with eight guys and one shower taught me more about patience, coordination, and humor…

Final Florence Fun!

As the semester draws to a close, I am left with an overwhelming sense of gratitude for being able to have the privilege of being able to have such incredible experiences. From the first week to the last, there has not been a single moment when I did not feel an ounce of regret for…

Cheers, London

It feels like a week ago when I first got to London, not knowing many people, and curious about how these next few months would go. Now at this point, with just two weeks to go, all I can say is wow. These last few months have changed my life in ways I couldn’t have…

Saying Goodbye to Italy

It feels unreal that my time in Florence is approaching its end. Studying abroad has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my time at Pitt and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to do so. I feel like I’ve grown a lot as an individual as well as academically. Studying abroad has taught…

Ciao!

Looking back on my time abroad, I can honestly say that it has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my college career. Spending my final semester studying in Florence gave me the chance to grow in many ways. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to have had this experience and for the support…