Before our tour even began today, our group received a brief overview of the Hill District’s history from Terri. We learned about how the Hill District used to be a place where artists could express themselves, mainly through jazz. But as the decades went on, laws such as the Housing Act of 1934 and the…
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It’s not work if you love what you are doing
Today’s discussions with Joe Pietropola, an EIR at the University of Pittsburgh, and Chef Nima Sherpa, owner of the restaurant Grapow, offered compelling insights into very different, yet equally valuable, professional journeys. One of the most interesting topics that we discussed today was how Dicks responded to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. Joe Pietropola and his…
A Day in Connellsville
The first stop on our visit to Connellsville was Youghiogheny Glass. Our group had the opportunity to tour Youghiogheny’s facilities and learn how they differentiate their glass from their competitors. One of the most interesting facts I learned today was that there are only five stained glass factories worldwide. This surprised me because I initially…
A Weekend in Pittsburgh
This weekend started with our entire group visiting the Strip District to explore some of Pittsburgh’s local businesses. One of the first things that caught my eye was the small businesses lined along the strip, promoting their products. Tents were offering a range of items, from old clothes to professionally done paintings. Talking to these…
Writing with the Boys
On Friday, we had a talk and lunch experience with Tierra Thorne about her experience starting her business, Blanket and Board. As soon as we arrived at the pavilion, I was awestruck by the preparation that Tierra Throne had put into preparing for our lunch-in. We were served a variety of fruits, cheeses, and breads…
Taking a look Inward
Today, we took a StrengthsFinder test to identify our strengths. The exam indicated that my strongest attribute was Woo, which suggests I have an innate ability to charm and win others over. Throughout my life, I have consistently noticed that I have little to no trouble striking up a conversation with a stranger or building…
Laying the foundation
For this project, I chose to be on the financial team. The reason I wanted to be in this group was that I have three brothers-in-law who work in finance. I have had extensive conversations with all of them about their work and day-to-day lives. This is what inspired me to pursue a career in finance…
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Hi, my name is Christopher McCay, and I am from Washington, PA. I attended high school at Peters Township, where I participated in the school’s horticulture and German clubs. I was also a part of my school’s student body, where I was elected treasurer. One of my favorite accomplishments in this position was raising funds…
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