Here we are, with the last blog for this program. However, its only fitting that I am starting this blog after getting a flat tire coming out of a Walmart during a Thunderstorm. I guess thats 2020 for you. I think we should start at the beginning of the fellowship. My early expectations for the…
A Bittersweet Ending: A Reflection Of My Time With The Haller Global Honors Fellowship!
It seems like I was wondering just yesterday, “How in the world do they expect incoming freshman to do a business consulting project? I barely even know what that means!” , and now we have arrived at the end of our time in the Haller Global Honors Fellowship. When I first learned of the fellowship,…
Hail to Haller !
Earlier this year, before I even decided that I wanted to attend University of Pittsburgh, I received a letter in the mail about the Haller Global Honors Fellowship. After opening the letter, I told all my friends that I might go to Dublin this summer and be able to meet incoming freshman before even going…
Waving Goodbye to Ireland – The Virtual Way
Well, this is it. We’ve played all four quarters of the Haller Global Honors Fellowship, and now it’s time for the game recap. And what a game it was. Reflecting on my entire experience throughout the last two weeks, I can honestly say I’ve had an outstanding time and have come out with a whole…
The End of My Journey in Ireland: Conclusion to the Haller Global Honors Fellowship
After long hours spent working virtually, the Haller Global Honors Fellowship has finally concluded! As I reflect back on my time with the program, it is still so hard to believe that it was only two weeks- the amount we learned and accomplished makes me feel like I have been with the Haller Fellows for…
Final Thoughts on the Fellowship
Prior to the digital Haller Global Honors Fellowship, I honestly went into it not knowing what to expect. I figured it would be a fairly entertaining and interesting experience before school and that it would be good to practice learning via Zoom as well as practice writing a college-level assignment. After all, what else was…
Leave Meeting: The End of My Haller Experience
Wow, my time in the Haller Global Honors Fellowship really went by in a flash. I can say with confidence that these past two weeks have been the highlight of my summer. Despite all of the changes to what the program was supposed to entail as a result of the current pandemic, all of the…
End of the Road: Haller Edition
We’ve finally come to the end of the road. This year’s Haller Global Honors Fellowship is officially done. I had no preconceived ideas as to what the fellowship would entail other than working with an international company. Yet, as I reflect on the experience, different thoughts come to mind. First, I have to point out…
My Haller Global Honors Fellowship Experience: Completely Virtual and Absolutely Amazing!
When I first received the email notifying me I had been accepted into the Pitt Business Honors program, they mentioned the chance to get college credit before my first year of university, as well as a chance to visit Ireland! After the COVID-19 outbreak and other summer plans I had started to get canceled, I…