It has been two weeks since my study abroad program in Florence, Italy came to an end, and the impact of this experience continues to resonate within me. As I sit here now to write this post, I am scrolling through the memories captured in my camera roll and I am reminded of the countless…
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Finding Myself in Florence and Bidding it Farewell
I certainly learned a lot on my program. I was surprised to find out about all the misinformation about Italy’s and Florence’s culture and food that I discussed in my previous post. I learned about the other side of Florence that is not stuck in a romantic image stuck in time. The Florence that has…
Applying My Growth to My Future
My experience in Florence has helped me to gain a better understanding for other people. I have learned about different cultures and spent a lot of time with those from a very different background from my own. That will help me to work better in teams and communicate better with colleagues and clients in the…
Uncovering the Truths of Florence
My experience at CAPA has been vastly different from my experience at the University of Pittsburgh. For starters, there is no AC, so it can get very hot in the classrooms, which can be draining. However, the professors are still very engaging, and the material has been very interesting. My cross-cultural psychology class has taught…
The Start of an Adventure
Hello, my name is Jason Rittman, and I am currently a rising Senior at The University of Pittsburgh. There I am pursuing a Finance Degree with a minor in Economics and a certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. After college I plan to pursue my Juris Doctor to become a practicing attorney specifically in real estate….
Florence Finale
Hi everyone! It has been about two weeks since the Pitt Global Business Institute Florence Summer 2023 program has ended, meaning this is my last blog post. During this program experience I was able to spend six weeks living in Florence and visit Venice, Cinque Terre, Paris, Siena, San Gimignano, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast…
Reflecting on Florence
It’s truly remarkable how quickly six weeks in Florence passed by! I had the amazing opportunity to immerse myself in so many valuable experiences and travel around Italy – and I cherished every moment of it! Through my study abroad program, I have gained a deep understanding of Italian culture, history, art, and cuisine. I…
Reflecting on My Six Weeks in Italy
With arriving back in the states, I am doing some reflecting on my six weeks in Italy. These six weeks went so quickly, and I learned so much information about all sorts of Italian culture, cuisine, architecture, you name it. The most interesting information I experienced while abroad was the dining experience. First off, dinner…
Saying Goodbye
The time has finally come to say goodbye to the place I called home for 6 weeks. The past month and a half studying abroad in Florence has been an incredible experience and I am truly grateful to have this opportunity. It has positively impacted my life in numerous ways, especially as a business student….
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