Interning and taking classes in Sydney has been the adventure of a lifetime! I am thankful for the friends I made on the trip, the experiences I had, and for the University of Pittsburgh for allowing me to go on this trip. This trip allowed me to grow personally, academically, and professionally. It gave me…
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Counting Down in Sydney
It’s exactly been a month since I came to Australia! Time really flies now that I am counting down the days I have left in Sydney. I think I fall in love with Sydney more and more every day. The city has so much to offer and 6 weeks is simply not enough for such…
New Skills in New Places
Hello! Once again checking in all the way from Sydney! Between my experiences so far in the classroom and especially my internship, I have learned a lot of soft and hard skills that I will be able to use in my future whether it be in the classroom or out in the workplace. I have…
Personal Growth in Sydney
My time in Sydney has helped me develop in many ways. It has helped me to learn about different cultures, made me a more confident traveler, and also developed me professionally. I am completing a summer study/work abroad program with CEA CAPA in Sydney for 6 weeks through the University of Pittsburgh College of Business…
New Skills From Sydney
I have gained intercultural communication skills as I am working remotely with a diverse team at my internship with Hills Pumas FC. Cultural competence is a skill that I have learned about in my global internships course and it has taught me to understand different values, attitudes, and beliefs while living in a different country….
Adaptability in Sydney
I have been thoroughly enjoying living and experiencing the culture in Sydney, Australia for the past 3 weeks, and I am greatly looking forward to the next 3 weeks learning even more. There are many parts of Australian culture that I identify with, the main parts being how friendly and curious they are. I was…
Halfway Through Already!
It’s been three weeks since i’ve been in Sydney which also means that im half way through the program already! I’ve been busy with my internship and classes. Work is definitely catching up and classes are picking up as well. I didnt really do too much outside of completing all the tasks from work or…
Sydney Assimilation
My time in Australia has been very impactful because of the many cultural experiences and the personal growth it has given me. I have been able to relate to the culture and values in Sydney. The people are very appreciative of nature and the environment. Public transit is very widespread and it is easy to…
Seasoned In Sydney
Hello again! Adapting to living in Sydney has been a fun and interesting experience. Although the United States and Australia both speak English and on the surface seem to have very similar cultures, this is definitely not always the case and some things are very different compared to the US. There are definitely some things…
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