The Moher You Know

Cheers from London once again! Despite the days speeding by, I can confidently say that I have grown both personally and educationally throughout my time here already. I dread the day my time in London comes to a close, but I am looking forward to using my skills I have gained in a professional setting….

Learning Lessons in London

Hi again! I can’t believe that we have already made it to the halfway point in the semester and London truly feels like a second home. I’ve quickly fallen into the pattern of keeping to the right side of the escalator and I even find myself peering to the right, instead of the left, to…

Figuring Out Florence

It’s officially half way through the study abroad and it seems to get better every day. I’ve continued to explore Florence, but have also traveled to other cities and countries. I’ve tried authentic Florentine food, had dinner with an Italian family outside the city, and continued to explore the history of Florence. Each day is…

Slowly But Surely

Hi all! Since I’ve been in Sydney for over a month now, I think it’s safe to comment upon some of the challenges I’ve experienced and how I’ve overcome them during my time here. Although the transition has been mostly smooth, there have been obstacles as with any experience.  One of the challenges I’ve experienced…

Academics in Florence

Ciao! With almost a month under my belt, I finally feel like I have settled into life abroad. I have dined at many new restaurants and cafés, explored surrounding Tuscan villages, and even traveled to other countries. All of these exciting opportunities are exactly what I imagined when I signed up to study abroad. In…

Southern France – To the World!

Bonjour again! After being in France for around a month and in my classes for a couple of weeks, I have noticed some similarities and some differences between the United States and France. For some background, I am doing a program through CEA CAPA, and my partner school is for English speakers, so most of…

Cheers to Learning in London!

Cheers again! We are now three weeks in and life in London is beginning to feel like the new norm. Aside from the picturesque sights and memorable experiences, I’ve been enjoying my time in the classroom! The past few weeks have been essential in becoming acclimated to the bustling city and engaging classes that I’m…

Learning in the Aussie Classroom

During my time in Sydney, I am taking business-focused classes at CEA CAPA. These classes are providing me with an international business perspective that will definitely aid me in the business world and communicating with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Taking four rigorous courses, these classes emphasize international marketing in sports and general marketing,…

Loving and Learning London!

Hello! My name is Laura Huston, and I just began my time abroad in London through Pitt’s Global Business Institute for the spring semester! I am a junior majoring in marketing with a certificate in sports management. Outside of the classroom, I am involved in the Sports Business Association at Pitt, and I am a…