Welcome back to the Belfast Diaries! I am now in the middle of the semester, and the deadlines for essays and presentations only loom closer and closer. The past six weeks have flown by in a flash, and I don’t really know where all that time went… However, I think there are a few skills…

Time continues to fly by here in Belfast as I reach the end of another week and the beginning of the next. During these past four weeks in Northern Ireland, it’s been amazing to see and experience the many differences in cultures and lifestyles that Belfast has in comparison to the United States. One thing…

It’s been two weeks here in Belfast and one week of taking classes at Queen’s University Belfast. As the days go by so quickly, I am happy to say that I am slowly finding a routine and community in this new place. We are surrounded by small neighborhoods, and I have really enjoyed walking around…

Meet the Author! Hello! My name is Heather. I am a third-year student at Pitt, pursuing a dual degree in Accounting and Neuroscience. At first glance, it may seem like a puzzling combination, but when you break down both subjects, you can see some cool parallels and intersections. By understanding how the brain responds to…