Reflections on the Uniontown Site Visit During our site visit to Uniontown, our team had the opportunity to engage directly with the community, observe the downtown area firsthand, and begin identifying both the assets and challenges that shape economic and social life in Fayette County. This experience allowed us to connect classroom theories to practical…
Tag: Fall 2025
Week 7 in Dublin!
This week marks about a month and a half into my study abroad semester in Ireland! I have really loved getting to know Dublin and Ireland in general. This past weekend, I visited Cork—another city in Ireland known for its food and its proximity to Blarney Castle and Gardens. I spent about two days exploring…
Learning to Slow Down
It’s hard to believe that I am almost halfway through my time abroad, but these reflections help me keep track of time. Oh and the fact that it is midterm week! Either way I have had more than enough time now to adjust to life here and create new daily habits. So far, I’ve been…
Adjusting to the Area
Now that it’s October, the fall weather is in full swing. Sweaters and sunglasses are a must here in Florence! Every morning starts off brisk, but as the sun comes out, it warms up and it is bright and beautiful. The best way to see fall in action is through fashion. There’s plenty of markets…
Rolled-up Sleeves in Sydney
When I applied to the Global Business Institute, I was placed in a non-profit kitchen called Our Big Kitchen, which prepares hundreds of meals per day for Sydney’s homeless population. Currently, my internship supervisor has assigned me a project to find an organization willing to sponsor the delivery of 1,000 aprons to our organization, which…
Finding A Flat White Rhythm
I would say a significant challenge in assimilating to the Australian lifestyle is that many people start their days quite early, around 6am, and they will generally head to bed earlier. For me, I find this challenging to adapt to, given that I’m more of a night owl and I generally fall asleep after 1AM….
First Few Weeks at Trinity College Dublin!
This is my third week of classes at Trinity College Dublin! While in Ireland, I am taking 3 classes and working in a part-time hybrid internship at the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI). The three classes I am taking are Introduction to Fixed Income Securities and Alternative Investments, International Finance, and Business in…
Appalachia Regional Resilience – Introduction
Hello everyone! I’m from Hershey, PA, and I am currently a Junior double majoring in Finance and Business Information Systems along with getting a Certificate in Leadership and Ethics. Outside of academics, I am passionate about service and pride myself on my curiosity, which motivates me to explore new opportunities, perspectives, and ways to contribute…
Learning in Florence
After almost a month of taking classes in Florence, I wanted to share my academic experiences so far. I am not doing an internship this semester, so I am taking a full course load of 13 credits which is equal to four classes here. We are required to take an Italian language class in this…
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