Preparing for Madrid: Novels, Novelas, and More

¡Hola! My name is Adriana, and a few weeks ago I finished my junior year at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in marketing and pursuing certificates in business analytics, leadership and ethics, and innovation and entrepreneurship. After studying Spanish throughout high school, I thought it would be fun to start studying another language,…

Connection and Clarity

Reflections As I stare out the window at the gray and rainy Pittsburgh sky, I have to remind myself that it was only a few weeks ago that we were all passing around sunscreen and constantly refilling our water bottles. Before I came to Pitt, I had never left the United States. Having now gone…

Rekindling Roots

While a strong gust of wind made quick work of numbing my nose on the way to class this morning, I thought back to the warm sand and sunny skies I had enjoyed only a few days prior. It has definitely been an interesting experience layering clothing on top of sunburns and bug bites. With…

Preamble to Puerto Rico

We’re going to Puerto Rico this week! There’s a rush of excitement each time I think about it. Traveling to Puerto Rico has been at the top of my bucket list for as long as I can remember. I have listened to the songs, watched the dances, and attempted to recreate the food in my…

Preparing for Puerto Rico

Hello! My name is Adriana, and I am currently a sophomore at Pitt. After an exciting first year exploring the city, trying new restaurants, and connecting with professionals through the American Marketing Association, I knew that I wanted to further explore the university’s offerings. This has led to me joining AMA’s event planning committee and…