My time in London has been a huge growing experience for me, both personally and academically. Personally, this is the longest I have gone without being home. Last summer I lived abroad but it was only for 8 weeks instead of 14. And whenever I am on Pitt’s campus, I go home at least twice…
Tag: Ava Keller
Reflecting on Who I am Abroad
The last ~3 months in London have been a journey. At first, it felt like time wasn’t moving. My days were going by slowly, I was homesick, and I was trying to get used to my new life abroad. After a little while, especially after the halfway mark of my semester, time wouldn’t slow down….
Advancing my skills abroad
Some soft skills I am developing most throughout this program are communication, adaptability, time management and planning. On this London study abroad program, I am consistently meeting and seeing new people. In order to have good relationships with these people that I am meeting, whether they are classmates, teachers, old friends, or the general public…
Adaptation in British Culture
The hardest part to assimilate with is the culture of the locals here. I feel like because I am on an American program, taking classes at a study abroad building instead of a local university and only have classes with American students, there has not been many opportunities for me to meet people from London,…
Adaptation & Resilience in the UK
Hi again! I’m currently on week #3 of my classes, and everything is running smoothly. Schoolwork is picking up, but the concepts we are learning in class are starting to get very interesting. I have classes two days a week – two on each day – which gives me plenty of time for homework and…
Cheers from GBI London
Hi! My name is Ava Keller and I am in the Spring 2024 Global Business Institute London study abroad program. I’m a junior at Pitt double majoring in Marketing and Business Information Systems pursuing a Certificate in Leadership and Ethics. I chose this program for many reasons. Traveling and living abroad is something that I…
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