¡Hola! ¿Qué tal? I’ve been enjoying this program so much! I was surprised the most by the cost of living here. I have been shopping a lot here because things are so much cheaper in Spain! For example, there are a lot of perfumerías here that have constant sales and markdowns, so I bought a…
Category: Panther Program
Reflecting on LA
Now that I am back in Pittsburgh, I have a lot to reflect on and a lot to be thankful for. If I were asked about my most transformative college experience so far, I would speak about my experience on the Pitt in LA program. Growing up on the east coast in Lancaster, PA I…
Professional Development in LA
Today is my last day on the Pitt in LA program, and what an adventure it has been! The Pitt in LA program has truly been a transformative experience for me, both personally and professionally. Through this program, I’ve had the opportunity to visit the offices of Lionsgate and Warner Music Group, hearing insight from…
T-menos 2 dias…
¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás? I leave for Spain this Sunday, and I am very excited to finally be there! I know that by taking these classes abroad, I will be given the opportunity to interact with locals and better understand how to communicate with them. I think it is important to be able to hold conversations…
Poner al día…
¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás? My study abroad program is taking place at the Instituto Franklin at la Universidad de Alcalá. While I have not yet started my classes, I am so excited to study abroad in Spain. The University of Alcalá has a gorgeous campus which I am looking forward to exploring. I definitely want to make the…
Learning In The Entertainment Hub
The Pitt in LA program is a Panther Program, where a Pitt professor joins us on our month-long trip to Los Angeles. Carl Kurlander is teaching our ENGFLM 1545 and BUSHRM 1684 courses and facilitating visits from professionals throughout the world of entertainment, from film to music. Through our coursework we’ve given presentations almost daily…
¡Preparando para mi viaje en España!
¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás? My name is Lota Agbim, and I am a rising junior pursuing a degree in Global Management and Marketing at the University of Pittsburgh. On campus, I serve on the Marketing Committee of the Pitt Business Review Club, and I am also the Creative Director for the African Students Organization’s annual fashion…
Welcome to LA!
It truly feels so surreal to even write that blog title… My name is Melissa Atanasio and I am a rising senior studying Marketing and Human Resources Management, participating in the Pitt in LA program. I have always resonated so deeply with music, so I am looking to pair these passions together by working within…
Shakedown & Goals
This afternoon we got back from the overnight shakedown trek. This was my first real hike and my first one with a 40+ pound backpack. Surprisingly, I did quite well during the hike and created a system to tell the person behind me about any obstacles I encountered. The hardest part for me was the…
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