Wrapping up my semester abroad with a video compilation of some of the most beautiful places I’ve been so far!

As my time abroad comes to an end, I’ve been fortunate enough to reflect on all the different ways that I’ve grown within the last few months. Studying in Vienna has provided an immense amount of opportunities that I will look back on fondly. Experiencing a different education style has broadened my perspective with a…

I’d be lying if I said that I wasn’t absolutely horrified the first time I caught the German phrase for “excuse me” — hearing “Entshuldigung!” in the middle of a crowded grocery store had me perplexed for hours. How is that word even spelled? Am I sure I caught it correctly? How can anyone actually…

Pro-Tip: Check your laundry settings before washing your clothes on 90°C

It’s been almost a full month since my move to Vienna. Since then, I’ve come across a handful of challenges and new “normals” that have required getting adjusted to. Fortunately, my two week German class has prepared me with the basics to make my transition smoother than expected. My first class officially started on October…

Hi! My name is Ava Groll and I’m a current senior at the University of Pittsburgh. I study Finance and Business Information Systems while also planning to obtain a duel-minor in Economics and Legal Studies. After college, I look forward to pursuing a possible IT-related career at a large corporation, preferably in the Boston or…