Hello! I am Ryan Tinkelman, a rising junior at Pitt’s business school. I am majoring in business analytics and business information systems and minoring in computer science to compliment my majors. Data analytics truly excites me and I believe it is a great pathway to new professional opportunities for myself and every organization that uses…
On the ground in Dublin
This summer, I will be working in academia as a research assistant for economics professor Dr. Nicola Fontana at Trinity College Dublin. Dr. Fontana focuses on political economy and economic history, particularly in urban areas and Italy. The project I will be working on most directly examines mass migrations during Italy’s fascist period and the…
Dublin Day 1
I just landed in Ireland a few hours ago, and it is only eight days before the start of my internship, and I am getting very excited for it. I spent my first day here exploring the campus and relaxing after my long flight. I plan on spending part of this week exploring the rest…
Week One in Berlin
I can’t believe it’s been a week since I arrived in Berlin! It still doesn’t feel real that I’m in a different country. The past week, we had an orientation with our program manager, Britta, to explore the city of Berlin. We visited the TV Tower, the Berlin Wall, the American Chamber of Commerce, the…
My Journey Through The First Week Abroad
I can’t believe our first week has passed! A whole week ago, I was boarding a plane with a sense of uncertainty, and now I am here learning and exploring, and it is a reality. I am finally getting used to the time difference. All the activities we did during our orientation week helped me…
First Day In Dublin:
I just got off my flight from Newark Airport, and arrived in Dublin today. Getting to take a group tour of University College Dublin (UCD) campus with other EUSA students was definitely a highlight. Campus is beautiful and has lots of green space. I hope to go on some runs in the area soon! Even…
Hallo Berlin!
Week 1 in Berlin is done! This week I met many new people, visited new places, and even learned some new words in German. I also tried some traditional German foods, including currywurst and bratwurst. When we arrived on Tuesday morning, we went on a walking tour of Berlin, where we saw Checkpoint Charlie and…
Mi Primer Día de Trabajo en Madrid
I have been looking forward to my internship at La Caja gallery since I first head of my placement. The gallery is located in the Chueca neighborhood, towards the center of Madrid. La Caja focuses on a variety of different projects, such as the selling of artisanal furniture created by local artists and architectural work….
Staying Open-minded in Berlin
During my time in Berlin, I will be working with a local non-profit organization that works to increase tap water awareness, decrease plastic bottle water waste, and water accessibility. I will be working primarily on researching water policy and doing local outreach. This industry intersects community organizing, academia, and politics. Within community organizing, there are…
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