Pitt in London: Half Way Point

I have been in London for three weeks now and I have really enjoyed my class and internship thus far. I am taking a class called Analyzing and Exploring the Global City where we discuss the history of London and visit different neighborhoods every week. Since I am interning through CAPA, I am required to…

Bienvenue à Aix-en-Provence!

My name is Haley D’Ambrosio, and I will be starting my last year at Pitt. I will be graduating a year early, so I consider myself a junior/senior. My major at Pitt is Accounting, with a minor in Economics. I have just arrived in Aix-en-Provence in the south of France, where I will be spending…

Introduction: Pitt in London

Hi my name is Sarah and I’m a rising junior here at Pitt with a double major in accounting and finance. I’m in London, England for six weeks as a part of Pitt’s GBI program. I’m taking one class and working a part-time internship during my time here. As a person who gets homesick very…

Adapting to the Culture of Seoul

I’ve been in Korea for almost 3 months. I (barely) made it through midterms and as the days are getting warmer, I’m getting closer and closer to my final presentations and exams, and the end of my time studying abroad. I’m trying to savor every moment here in between my time studying and going to…

Arrivederci Firenze

It is hard to believe that my semester in Florence has come to an end. Even though over three months have passed, it seems like just yesterday I was feeling the anticipation of the semester to come. In only these few short months I have fully immersed myself in the city and have learned so…

Thank you, London

My study abroad experience has been nothing short of amazing. It is an experience that I will remember and cherish for the rest of my life. Studying abroad has taught me so much about life, the world, and, most importantly, myself. During these past few months, I have seen parts of the world I have…

Business School in Korea

I have now been a Korea University Business student for almost two months, and I am loving every minute of it. I am taking a full 18 credits and have a bit of a hefty workload, but the beautiful campus and the energy of all the students around me makes the “work” aspect of it…

To My Pre-Study-Abroad Self…

Dear Pre-Study-Abroad Melissa, Get ready for the experience of a lifetime. You really have no idea what is in store for you for these next few months, but it is nothing short of amazing. The people you will meet, the things you will learn, and the places you will go will exceed all of your…