Introduction

I’m Cami Samuel, a University of Pittsburgh business honors student from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. I am planning on majoring in marketing along with another major that I have not decided on yet. I haven’t participated in any business internships, but I plan to do so during my time at Pitt. I also would like to…

Coffee in Sustainability and Greenwashing

Starbucks for the past few years has been seen making strides towards sustainability. Their goal includes expanding their menu to include more plant-based options, shifting towards reusable packaging, investing in conversation in their supply chain, and managing their waste. The organization has set a multi-decade commitment to reduce their carbon, water, and waste footprints in…

Maximization vs. Shared Value

Pudge’s Cheesesteaks and Hoagies is a restaurant in Blue Bell, PA. They operate by receiving orders through their website, food delivery services, customers calling, and customers placing orders in person. Those orders are then sent to the kitchen, cooked and organized, and then delivered through the customers when they come to pick it up. Since…

Navigating Berlin

My first week in Berlin flew by. I got to Berlin a day earlier than most of the group. We navigated our way from the airport to the hotel with no problem. During the week, we went on many tours and learned some German. My favorite place we went to was Zalando. I found this…

Anticipation & Excitement

Introductions Hi! My name is Hannah Kovic and I’m a rising senior Environmental Science major pursuing a Geology minor. I am happiest when I’m outside and connecting with the world around me, so naturally, I love hiking, camping, bouldering, and all sorts of outdoor activities. My love for our earth, the outdoors and enthusiasm about…

A Look Back

Partaking in the University of Pittsburgh’s Summer 2022 International Internship Program has been and honor and a privilege I will remember for the rest of my life, and am so grateful to have been allowed such an opportunity. For 8 weeks I was a marketing intern for Intrepid Spirits, a spirits company that manages many…

Farewell, Dublin!

My last week in Dublin has brought many different waves of emotions. Part of me is thrilled to be reunited with family and a sense of general familiarity, but the rest of me will miss everything that living in Dublin has blessed me with. This final week my friends and I took the time to…

My body to New York, My heart to Dublin, My soul to Ireland

I entered this international internship program with several goals for my personal and professional development. Reflecting on my experience, I can not think of a single goal that was neglected. Numerous aspects of my international experience have shaped me to become a better individual, student, and employee. I am forever grateful for this opportunity and…

Looking Back

My international experience was something that doesn’t feel real but I know has had a profound effect on myself professionally and personally. When I look back on it now, it feels as though it didn’t happen and it was quick but while it was happening it was long and made up of great memories I…