It is crazy to me that my study abroad program in Firenze is coming to an end so soon! Looking back on this experience, I feel really grateful for the opportunity, and for the support from my scholarship donor that made it possible. I was able to experience so many new cultures and see so…
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Traveling to Morocco!
One of the most meaningful trips I had while abroad was going to Morocco. It honestly felt like a completely different world, and I got to experience so many new things that I would never normally do and likely won’t have a chance to again. The whole trip felt really immersive, which made it stand…
Adapting to the Culture in Florence
One of the most challenging parts of adapting to my host country has been adjusting to the differences in communication style and daily pace of life. In general, things feel less rushed here compared to what I’m used to, especially coming from the U.S. At first, this was frustrating because I’m very used to efficiency…
Coursework in Florence!
Studying abroad has honestly been such a different classroom experience than what I’m used to at Pitt. My schedule here is a mix of creative and business focused classes, which makes every day feel a little bit different. I’m taking Oil Painting, Renaissance Art History, International Marketing, and Italian. It’s the perfect balance between analytical…
Ciao from Florence!
Hi everyone! My name is Ellie Barnett, and I’m a Junior at the University of Pittsburgh studying Marketing and Supply Chain Management. This semester, I’m studying abroad in Florence through Pitt’s Global Business Institute. I transferred into Pitt Business my sophomore year, so still having the opportunity to study abroad during my time at Pitt…
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