Hello, I’m Aiyana Smith. I’m currently studying business, majoring in Global Management and International Business. I’m really interested in traveling abroad, if you couldn’t already tell, and I hope to eventually pursue a career that reflects that interest. Although I’m not a finance major, I’ve recently become very interested in stocks and investing, and it…
Tag: GBI London
Hello London!
Hi everyone! My name is Ruby Beckwith! I’m a senior at the University of Pittsburgh studying Finance and Business Information Systems with a minor in Economics. Outside of University, I love to hike, read, and travel. A few recent travels have been Alaska and Canada. After I graduate, I hope to have a job working in…
So Long, London
Hey everyone! It is hard to believe that my six weeks in London have officially come to an end. Looking back at my first blog post, I remember writing about the goals I hoped to accomplish during my time abroad. I wanted to expand my network, gain practical knowledge through my internship, and become more…
Cheers, London!
Hi everyone! I just finished up my six weeks in London, and I am finally back home! Reflecting on my time in London, I am glad to say I achieved my goals I set in my first post. My three goals for studying abroad were to sightsee as much as I could, gain perspective on…
Life in London
Hey everyone! I cannot believe I am writing this during the last week of my program. These six weeks have gone by so quickly, and when I first arrived, I knew I would gain professional experience through my internship and learn about the history of London through my class, but I did not expect how…
Culture Shock
Hi everyone! I just finished up my fifth week in London! I have finally felt like I am settling into my routine and culture here, but when I first got to London, I felt totally out of place. One cultural difference that I had to adjust to would be the long commute to work. At…
How to: British Queue
Hi again! I just finished up my first month in London, so I thought it would be worth it to highlight the deep culture within this city. Ever since the first day I landed at London Heathrow Airport, I experienced my first culture shock. I was aware that the cars drive on the left side…
I Survived a Proper London Heatwave.
Hi again! I just reached the halfway point of my program, so I figured this would be a perfect time to write about how it’s been so far in London. For my program, GBI: London, I am taking one 3-credit course and completing an internship. The Richmond American University London in Chiswick is where I…
Lessons from London
While I am here in London, I am taking a class as well as doing an internship. We are taking classes through Richmond American University. Richmond is a 20 to 30-minute bus ride and about a 45-minute walk from our accommodation. Our accommodation itself is located in North Acton, while the university is located in…
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