At this point in my Spring study abroad program, I am starting to get into the swing of my new-normal. Throughout this semester, I will be living with a host family in a central Buenos Aires neighborhood called Recoleta, which is known for the famous Recoleta Cemetery that houses the grave of Eva Perón. My…
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Settling In
As I finish up my first week of classes, I find myself starting to settle into a new life in Buenos Aires. It’s hard to believe that I’m finally here! I’ve known that I wanted to do this program for over a year now, so it’s surreal to actually be in BA. Going to Pitt,…
ShipNow Initial Thoughts
One of the main reasons that I chose to study abroad in Buenos Aires was to augment my global business acumen. This week, I started my internship at ShipNow. The commute from Recoleta is fairly easy; I walk for 30 minutes and take a 20 minute subway ride. The subway is reminiscent of New York…
Backpacker to Student Transition
As I voyage across the sea from Montevideo to Buenos Aires, I take some final moments to think about what lies ahead. The other side of the water has lots of adventures in store, but I also leave behind the trip of a lifetime. I have explored the southern tip of South America, trekked through…
Arrival Survival
Arriving in Buenos Aires was a bit of a trick. A flight from Pittsburgh to Miami to Buenos Aires. The latter was my first overnight flight and the largest plane I had ever been on. A boeing 777—I almost didn’t believe it was going to fly. I sat in the very last row of the…
70 Days until Buenos Aires!
My name is Harly Stuyvesant. I’m a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, studying supply chain, finance, and getting a certificate in international business. And, on February 28, I’ll be flying to Buenos Aires, Argentina to study abroad with Pitt’s Global Business Institute. I’m originally from State College, Pennsylvania (and yes, both my parents…
Gearing Up for Buenos Aires
Hello! My name is Olivia Newport and I will be participating in the GBI: Buenos Aires program in Spring 2019. I am a Junior pursuing a Marketing major, Digital Media certificate, and International Business certificate with a concentration in Spanish. Outside of class, I am involved in the Pitt Chapter of the American Marketing Association,…
Pre Departure Thoughts
Hello to all! I am Bradford Distler, a junior at the University of Pittsburgh studying supply chain management and business information systems. The Global Business Institute: Buenos Aires program will allow me to learn a great deal; I plan on being a sponge and taking in as much as I can. Living with a Spanish…
Meet the Pitt Business Student Bloggers for Spring 2019!
Panther Program Blog Overview The University of Pittsburgh’s Panther Programs are offered for all students covering almost every academic major. Each Panther Program scholarship recipient participated in a program long blogging initiative to share their experiences with friends, family, and prospective students. Meet the Spring 2019 Pitt Business Student Bloggers: Spring Bloggers Meet the GBI…
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