I have been settling into my new home for the next few weeks. I am in Barcelona, Spain living in the Gracia neighborhood in a shared apartment. Barcelona has been my dream city so far. The city is large and diverse, and there is something for everyone here. In twenty minutes (on the metro I…
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Bikes, Bratwurst, and Breakthroughs
As my time in Germany has now come to a close, I sum it up in one word: unforgettable! To give some background, I was originally doing this trip to Munich to fulfill my requirements for international travel. However I now understand that there is a reason that travel is required for us, since it…
Studying Abroad in Dublin
Hi! My name is Kira Gulko, and I am originally from Philadelphia. I am a rising senior at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Business and a certificate in Corporate and Community Relations. In the future, I am hoping to pursue industrial-organizational psychology. During my time at Pitt, I’ve been…
Introduction to Me!
Hi! My name is Emily Dvorchak. I am a rising senior majoring in marketing. I also have a minor in economics and a certificate in communications. I’m from a town outside of Philadelphia called Lansdale, but I grew up with family in Pittsburgh so I love being at Pitt. At Pitt I am involved in…
Cultural Crossroads in Munich
Having spent a short amount of time in Munich, I feel that I’ve gotten quite an exposure to the local culture. There are definitely some things that are common in both Germany and the United States, but I’ve also felt that Bavaria, (with its state capital Munich), has a certain unique identity that differentiates it…
Built for the Autobahn, Trained in the Classroom
Hello again everyone! My name is Max Rimdzius, and I’m studying in Munich through the Engineering the German Way program. During my study abroad trip, I am attending the University of Munich Applied Sciences. This university is located in the northwestern part of Munich but is still easily accessible by the local trains and trams….
Welcome to Munich!
Hello everyone, my name is Max Rimdzius and I am a Senior Industrial Engineer at the Swanson School of Engineering. In my free time, I enjoy golfing, boating on Lake Erie, and traveling as much as possible! I graduated high school from the Erie, PA area and decided to go to Pitt since the city…
Student Life at Korea University
Last week I completed my first week of classes at Korea University. It feels a little crazy to think classes have just begun for me, while my friends back at Pitt are in the thick of the semester. Academically Korea University and Pitt operate in a similar fashions, you select your classes prior to the…
Seoul: Introduction <3
Hi Everyone! I’m Norah Phillips-Pinkney, a junior at Pitt Business studying Information Systems and Korean. Currently I’m studying both business and Korean at Korea University through the program Tean by WorldStrides. During the past couple of years I’ve developed a true passion for learning Korean and expanding my knowledge of the culture and history. I’ve…
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