Reflections As I stare out the window at the gray and rainy Pittsburgh sky, I have to remind myself that it was only a few weeks ago that we were all passing around sunscreen and constantly refilling our water bottles. Before I came to Pitt, I had never left the United States. Having now gone…
1 Week till Deliverables.
The global service-learning course is a semester along project that I’ll never forget. My trip to Bolivia was a once in a lifetime experience although hopefully I’ll be able to return. Today I’m going to do my best to summarize my experience both in the class in the country as well as finalizing the deliverables….
Trini Time Has Come to an End
In reflecting on my journey working with Nature Seekers in Trinidad and the insights gained from this experience, several key lessons stand out prominently. Firstly, the importance of cultural competence and adaptability has been emphasized throughout this experience. In class discussions and readings, we delved into the nuances of cross-cultural communication and the impact of…
Journey of Discovery: Reflections on My Time in Cochabamba, Bolivia
Throughout my experience in Cochabamba, Bolivia, working for a non-profit organization focusing on children with Down Syndrome and Autism, I learned several key lessons. Firstly, I realized the importance of cultural competency and sensitivity when working in a diverse community like Cochabamba. This resonated with discussions in our in-class sessions about cross-cultural communication and understanding….
Keep Saying Yes!
To my pre-Florence self, Everyone says that you will learn a lot about yourself, and you will. . . just not in the ways you might expect. You won’t necessarily learn the meaning of life or anything like that. Instead, you learn about if you actually like Italian food, how many steps you can walk…
A Whole Different World
Coming into college, studying abroad was always an important element in my higher education experience. The constant change and progression has left me with valuable insights and experiences that I will carry with me following the dissolution of this program and the incoming end of my education journey. During my time in the program, I…
Dear Past Self…
Dear Pre-departure self, As I sit here, in a city as old as time, I reflect upon my last 4 months here. I am filled an array of emotions—nostalgia, curiosity, gratitude, sadness, and happiness. The person you are now has been shaped and molded by experiences, challenges, and obstacles of living in a foreign environment….
Navigating Global Consulting: Lessons Learned and Future Endeavors
Throughout this global service learning experience, I have gained invaluable lessons that have reshaped my understanding of ethical partnership and collaboration. At the heart of these lessons is the importance of personal responsibility, respect, care, integrity, and collaboration in building meaningful relationships and achieving shared goals. Going into this I was solely just thinking about…
A Letter from London
Dear pre-departure Lindsay, It seems like just yesterday you were sitting on your bed in your South Oakland apartment, boxes packed up, and anxiously worrying about leaving behind everything you’d ever known. The thought of going to a new city, a new country, thousands of miles from home and family terrified you. Now, you only…
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