Goodbye for Now

London was AMAZING! My six weeks abroad really flew by. The things I will miss the most about London are the endless adventures the city provides. Before going on the trip all of the study abroad advisors and previous students advised me: “don’t forget about London”. It seems silly but since we only have a…

STUDY Abroad

  During my time in London I have been taking two class – European Government and Politics and Survey of International Accounting Issues. Coming into the program, I thought these classes would be very different; however, I quickly learned that everything was interconnected! They were the best classes I could have taken during my time…

A Few of My Favorite Things

As my time here in London is winding down, it is time to step back and look at a few of my favorite things. Green Spaces: Regent’s Park is my go-to park as it is only a few minutes walk from my apartment and includes many things to see and do. Primrose Hill is a…

Exploring London Museums

Believe it or not, museums are FREE in London! Although the city can be expensive to live in, there is nothing like a free museum. The first museum I visited in London was the Wellcome Collection. This museum is full of amazing art and scientific information. There are a lot of areas to explore: exhibits,…

Coffee!

Seeing that I am a coffee fanatic, I have picked up a few facts and tidbits about my beloved drink of choice here in London. First of which is that you can not order coffee black here – in fact, the term “black coffee” is not commonly used. However, I found it interesting that you…

London at First Glance

For the first few days in London, I tried to capture my initial impressions of the city, including everything from the captivating monuments and rich history to some unexpected curveballs. The most striking thing about the city thus far has been the diverse culture. I was previously aware that London was a multicultural hub but…

See You in 14 Days, London!

Hi! My name is Jane Yeatman and I am a rising junior in the Pitt College of Business Administration. I am pursuing a degree in Finance with a certificate in Business Analytics and intend to proceed to the Katz Master of Science in Accounting Degree Program post graduation. My hometown is Avondale, Pennsylvania (about an hour southwest…

Meet the GBI Student Bloggers for Summer 2017!

Welcome to the Global Business Institute Study Abroad Program! GBI Blog Overview The Global Business Institute (GBI) is a comprehensive study abroad program that combines coursework and part-time internship experience at one of Pitt Businesses’ international campuses. Each GBI scholarship recipient participates in a program long blogging initiative to share their experiences with their friends,…