Midterm week is upon us in Milan, making this a perfect time to look back at all the skills and knowledge I have gained in my study abroad experience so far. At an international school like Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, students come from all over the world to take classes here. My classes are full…
Tag: Fall 2026
Halftime in London
Hi again! I can’t believe I’m already halfway through my semester here in London. Throughout my time within the classroom, some of the soft skills I think I’ve developed include adaptability, flexibility, and definitely cross-cultural collaboration. So far, there have been a couple circumstances that have resulted in a need to adapt and move on….
Belfast Diaries: Skills In and Out of the Classroom
Welcome back to the Belfast Diaries! I am now in the middle of the semester, and the deadlines for essays and presentations only loom closer and closer. The past six weeks have flown by in a flash, and I don’t really know where all that time went… However, I think there are a few skills…
Rural Community Building: A Weekend in Fayette County
Hello again! It’s hard to believe we already wrapped up our first client visit, but I had a fun time getting to know the community and what makes it special. Our group spent time touring unique sites like the Coal & Coke Museum on Penn State Fayette’s campus, the Canteen and model train display, the…
Just Another Brit-ish Week
Hello again (for the fourth time)! As midterms are coming to an end, it is a great time to talk about what I have actually learned about being in a non-US University system. Although I did not participate in an internship this semester, I have learned a lot about how work gets done in London…
Masaccio is Everywhere!
Living and navigating through Florence has certainly been developmental in both my soft and hard skills. Adaptability is definitely the first one that comes to mind; you are adapting to all new people from different schools, a totally different city and school campus, and professors who are from Italy. Adaptability has especially been keen in…
99 Problems but a Flood Ain’t One
I often find the question of how you have grown during an experience a quite difficult question to answer. I feel like it is something that happens gradually or goes below the radar. I do not think that it is easy to identify ways you have grown without facing a challenge or a moment where…
Fayette County Site Visit
My visit with our group to Fayette County, Pennsylvania, was pivotal in my understanding of our project and the scope of its impact. Our trip helped to strengthen team dynamics and establish a common goal, now put into perspective through our interaction with the community. Michael and Dan’s presentation at lunch highlighted important asset to…
My Time in Milan
Time is flying way too fast! In the blink of an eye, I have been in Milan for over a month, and midterms are around the corner. But every day, I continue to find new things that surprise me. And although time is flying, the Italians are still taking their time. From their leisurely pace…
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