¡Hola! My name is Marley Pinsky and I am a rising senior studying Politics-Philosophy with a minor in Spanish. I’m originally from a DC suburb called Clarksburg, Maryland, and I love reading, exploring cities, and playing and seeing music. This fall, I’ll be starting graduate classes through a 4+1 program at Pitt’s School of Public…
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PGH -> MAD
Hello! My name is Christian Lewand, and I am a rising Junior! I currently study Global Management and am aiming toward two minors, in Spanish and in Portuguese! I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but after studying at Pitt and getting closer to everyone, I have fallen more in love with my city…
Almost in España!
Hello everyone! My name is Kayhaan Farahbakhshian, and I am a rising junior at Pitt’s College of Business Administration, studying Global Management and Marketing! I am from Sudbury, Massachusetts, but since arriving in Pittsburgh in the fall of 2024, I fell in love with the city and the time that I’ve spent learning here! This…
Takeaways From My Time in Madrid
My time in Madrid was full of enriching experiences that have provided me with newfound knowledge, interests, and connections. I arrived in Madrid excited for my internship and excited to explore the city, but found myself overwhelmed with the adjustment to my second language and with apprehensions about making friends. With time, being surrounded by…
Reflection and Readjustment
Spain In Review When reflecting on my adventures in Spain, I thought it would be fun to compile some numbers for an overview of my travels! After looking through photos and emails, I saw that I had: While these are only a few numbers, they really helped paint a picture of how much I was…
Hasta Luego
Hasta Luego, Spain! My final week on this program came up sooner than I expected. Some days, I found myself counting down the minutes until it was over. Other days, I dreaded the thought of it ending. All in all, I’m incredibly grateful for the experiences I had and the people I met during my…
Hasta Luego España
Hola a todos! I am officially back on American soil after two months of working and living in Madrid, plus a bonus week of vacation with my family. In my last week, I said some sad goodbyes to my friends in Madrid. Luckily, they’re more so “see you soons,” since we all will be back…
Madrid Conclusion
It has been a week and a half since I left Madrid, and since then I have experienced an intense and complicated period of emotions. I remember leading up to my time coming home, I was incredibly excited. I missed my friends, family, and my dog. However, after the first 20 minute drive I took…
encantaba conocerte, Madrid
I’ve finally reached the finish line: my two-month international internship experience in Madrid, Spain has come to a close. It’s been about a week since I passed through the gates of my internship company, CIAL, for the last time and I’ve had the opportunity to do a good bit of reflection on the whole experience. …
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