Quick Trip to Rome and the Vatican City!

This past weekend in Rome was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. All I had to do to make it happen was take an hour and a half train ride. To be able to do what I just did from the U.S. requires months of planning, hundreds… even thousands of dollars saved…

Adjusting to Life as a Florentine

So far, I couldn’t be more thrilled with where I am. There’s something special about Florence in that it’s very manageable and easy to adapt to. It’s pretty incredible to think that just a few weeks ago I was absolutely clueless as to what studying abroad would be like, and if I’d be happy. Luckily,…

Eccitato per l’Italia!

It’s nearly here! I’ve been counting down the days for some time now, and I truly can’t wait to head off to Florence. My name is Derek Offitzer, a Junior marketing major in Pitt’s CBA. I am going to be studying at the CAPA center in Florence through Pitt’s Global Business Institute. Ever since I…