Reminiscing on Paradise

After nearly a month since we returned from Trinidad, there has been plenty of time to soak in the unforgettable experiences and miss paradise. I already miss the fresh fruit, beautiful landscape, and my new family in the Matelot community. During my reflection on my time in Matelot, I have already noticed some of the…

My New Home: Paradise

I am excited yet sad to be back here at Pitt! As much as I enjoy the University it was tough parting ways with paradise in Matelot, Trinidad. The whole experience completely changed my perspective on international business and connectivity within a community. Also, I miss the weather already (sorry Pittsburgh). With a whole new…

T – 5 days: It’s Time for Trinidad!

“There is no education like adversity” – Benjamin Disraeli     With a new environment comes new challenges. In less than a week, we will be in a starkly different community without the comforts of our everyday lives, Matelot, Trinidad. (I am quite nervous). Up until this point, the largest step out of my comfort zone…

From Matelot, to Pitt, to Me: The Marquee Step for Global Learning

Hi everyone! My name is Donald Kerr and I am part of the group, coined the ‘Trini Six”, traveling to Trinidad over Spring Break. While I have been a tourist in 5 European countries and 1 in the Caribbean, I have never truly immersed myself into a community other than my own. By following my…