Upon applying to study abroad in Australia, I was looking forward to not having to do much adapting once I landed in the country. I thought that because they speak English and I fit into the stereotype of what a typical Australian looks like, I will be fine! As soon as I was walking through…
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Classes Down Unda’
While studying in Sydney, I am taking a variety of classes ranging from Australian, Asian, and Pacific Literatures to Sports Marketing. I was a bit nervous going into the program about the courses and differences between school in Australia versus in the United States. I was pleasantly surprised with the overwhelming welcome and support from…
Adjusting to Aussie Life
Hello everyone! I have more to share about my time here in Australia! Today I’ll cover my experiences with adapting to Australian culture and some of the problem-solving I’ve gone through. Without further ado, let’s hop right into the good stuff! I’ll start by discussing some of the things I’ve found most difficult to adapt…
Slowly But Surely
Hi all! Since I’ve been in Sydney for over a month now, I think it’s safe to comment upon some of the challenges I’ve experienced and how I’ve overcome them during my time here. Although the transition has been mostly smooth, there have been obstacles as with any experience. One of the challenges I’ve experienced…
The Aussie Classroom Experience
Hello everyone! I’m back with more information about my time here in Sydney! Today I’ll be talking about my experiences in the classroom as a student in the Global Business Institute. Without further ado, let’s get right into things! First to add some context, students who participate in the Global Business Institute study with our…
Learning in the Aussie Classroom
During my time in Sydney, I am taking business-focused classes at CEA CAPA. These classes are providing me with an international business perspective that will definitely aid me in the business world and communicating with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Taking four rigorous courses, these classes emphasize international marketing in sports and general marketing,…
Reporting Live from the Land Down Under!
Hello everyone! My name is Peter Busch, and I’m a junior studying accounting, finance, and business information systems at the University of Pittsburgh. I’m currently participating in Pitt’s Global Business Institute program in Sydney, Australia. I chose this program for many reasons, but there are two in particular that I’d like to highlight. The first…
Getting Acquainted with the Land Down Under!
Hi everyone, my name is Anna Michnik. I am a junior studying Marketing and BIS with an Econ and French minor, and an international business certificate. This spring semester I will be studying abroad in Sydney, Australia through the Pitt Business GBI program. Through this program, I get to take business classes with other students…
Saying Goodbye Is the Hardest Part: Reflections on My Experience
This study abroad experience has given me much to reflect on. I have learned so much about Australian culture, both from the workplace atmosphere in my internship and through my class in learning about the history and current environment of Sydney as a global city. I have grown in ways I did not expect through…
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