Leaving Down Under

Dear Scholarship Donor, I am writing to express my gratitude for the opportunity you provided me to study abroad in Sydney, Australia as a kid who always had a dream to go to Australia. My experience was absolutely amazing and transformative and I am so thankful for the financial support that made it possible. Summing…

Self Reflection in Sydney

Hello! As I approach the end of my study abroad experience in Sydney, Australia, I have had an incredible global experience and feel blessed to have had this opportunity. I have grown in numerous ways because of this experience. One of the first ways is due to this experience I have learned how to be…

Skill Development Down Under

Hello! As I continue my study abroad journey I have found that this experience has allowed me to expand my horizons, gain new knowledge, and develop a range of transferable skills. As an American college student studying in Sydney, Australia, I have found that my time here has allowed me to develop a range of…

Transitioning to Australian Life

Hello everyone! It’s Andres back again with another blog post in Sydney Australia. It saddens me to say that I am now a little past halfway through this amazing program before I must return home (mom if you see this can I stay longer?). Having to assimilate to life here I have noticed that there…

Learning in Sydney

Hi, it’s Andres! I have been enjoying being in Sydney, Australia and what has contributed to that has been my learning experience in the classroom. I currently take the following classes: International Marketing, Intercultural Communication, Sydney Film Australian Cinema: Representation and identity, Environmental Debates, and Analyzing and exploring the Global City: Sydney. I have enjoyed…

Exploring Sydney

Hello! My name is Andres Vasquez, and I’m currently a Junior at Pitt studying Business Information Systems and Marketing with a certificate in Data Analytics. On campus, I’m one of the Pitt2You Student Ambassadors and before coming to Sydney, Australia I was a Residential Assistant in Bruce Hall. I am excited to share my experience…