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Hi, my name is Lama, I’m from the Sultanate of Oman, and I’m currently double majoring in Business Analytics and Business Information Systems, with a minor in Economics. Outside of academics, I love traveling, trying new food, exploring different cultures, and meeting new people. One of the reasons I enjoy studying abroad so much is…

G’Day from Sydney!

Hi everyone! My name is Maggie Meglio, and I am from Doylestown, PA. I’ve just completed my sophomore year at Pitt, where I’m studying Marketing and pursuing certificates in Digital Media and Leadership & Ethics. I’m thrilled to be spending six weeks in Sydney, Australia for the Global Business Institute Program this summer, and getting…

PGH -> MAD

Hello! My name is Christian Lewand, and I am a rising Junior! I currently study Global Management and am aiming toward two minors, in Spanish and in Portuguese! I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but after studying at Pitt and getting closer to everyone, I have fallen more in love with my city…

Parliament and Pierogies: My First Week in Berlin

I can confidently say that this past week was the fastest of my life! My initial nerves surrounding Berlin and entering a new culture have eased and been replaced with excitement for my first day at HEYL Chem.-pharm. Fabrik GmbH & Co. KG. Thanks to Britta, our contact at Intrax who played a key role in…

Berlin in Brief!

Hi everyone! I’m back with an update on my time abroad! This past week, we had German language classes for two hours in the morning every weekday. I can confidently say I know about 15 more words in German than I did going in! Lucky for me, most people speak English as well. That’s another…

Week 1: Berlin Beginnings

Hallo! During my first week in Berlin, I had the opportunity to explore the city and prepare for the start of my international internship with w3.hub, a Web3 innovation hub focused on supporting the growth of blockchain technology and decentralized digital communities. Although my internship officially begins tomorrow, this first week allowed me to adjust…

One Week Down, Many to Go

Hallo! I have officially landed in Berlin and have had an absolute blast of a week so far. This week has mostly been about introducing ourselves to a new environment and getting adjusted to life abroad. I arrived on Tuesday, and one of the first things we learned about was the grocery system in Berlin….

G’day from Sydney!

Hi everyone! My name is Oviya Srinivasan, and I’m a rising junior at Pitt. I’m pursuing a Marketing major, Economics minor, and Sports Management Certificate. This summer, I will be traveling to the “land down under” to participate in the Pitt Business Sydney Summer Sports program!  As I write this, I have had a few…

Sydney? No, My Name is Mikaela.

Hello! My name is Mikaela Smigo and I am a Finance and Accounting major going into my junior year. As I’m writing this, I have about a week under my belt in Sydney and am looking forward to starting my classes and internship.  Studying at Pitt Business has helped me both discover and work towards…