Work Week 1: Excel Spreadsheets and The Berlin Wall

On Monday, my internship at Awin began. I soon realized that I’m working at a very global and modern company, as my experience seemed to differ from other Pitt students with their internships. My colleagues definitely have plenty of small talk and seem to hang out together after work, which my company even encourages. I…

And So It Begins…

So far my time in Berlin has already been exceptional. My first week was a lot of fun because I did a ton of orientation activities, and got to spend time getting to know the city and the other kids in my group. May 22nd (Tuesday) This was the day I arrived in Berlin, after…

An American in Berlin: Pre-Departure

Hello all! My name is Laura Howe, and I am a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh, studying Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, with a minor in German. Beyond the classroom, I am a sister of Delta Phi Epsilon and a staff writer for The Pitt News. Beyond all responsibilities I love reading, writing, and watching…

Meet the IIP Student Bloggers for Summer 2018!

Welcome to the International Internship Study Abroad Program! IIP Blog Overview The International Internship Program (IIP) is a unique study abroad opportunity that allows driven students to partake in a full-time, summer-long internship in one of six countries across the globe. Each IIP student participates in a program long blogging initiative to share their experiences with their…