Hi everyone! My name is Maggie Meglio, and I am from Doylestown, PA. I’ve just completed my sophomore year at Pitt, where I’m studying Marketing and pursuing certificates in Digital Media and Leadership & Ethics. I’m thrilled to be spending six weeks in Sydney, Australia for the Global Business Institute Program this summer, and getting…
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G’day from Sydney!
Hi everyone! My name is Oviya Srinivasan, and I’m a rising junior at Pitt. I’m pursuing a Marketing major, Economics minor, and Sports Management Certificate. This summer, I will be traveling to the “land down under” to participate in the Pitt Business Sydney Summer Sports program! As I write this, I have had a few…
Sydney? No, My Name is Mikaela.
Hello! My name is Mikaela Smigo and I am a Finance and Accounting major going into my junior year. As I’m writing this, I have about a week under my belt in Sydney and am looking forward to starting my classes and internship. Studying at Pitt Business has helped me both discover and work towards…
Meet Me in Sydney!
Hi everyone! My name is Nikki Ditta, and I am an incoming junior in Pitt Business. I am majoring in Supply Chain Management, with a minor in Law, Criminal Justice, and Society, and a certificate in Sports Management. I am completing the Sports Marketing class and an Internship with the National Basketball League during my…
6 Weeks Down Under!
Hello! My name is Colette and I am a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing a dual degree in Accounting and Finance. I’m originally from right outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, so coming to Pitt was definitely an adjustment at first. I remember being really nervous about stepping into something new and unfamiliar, but over time, I ended up…
Preparing to be ‘Living in a land down under’
Hello, my name is Victoria Weaver, and I am a sophomore turning junior majoring in Business Information Systems and Business Analytics with minors in Italian Studies and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies. At Pitt I am a part of many different clubs, during this upcoming fall semester I will find myself as the president of…
How to Say Goodbye to Sydney
It’s so hard to believe that my time in Sydney is already ending. I know everyone says it, but study abroad really does fly by. While I’m excited to go home and see friends and family, I’ve been struggling the past few weeks with how to say a proper goodbye to the city I’ve called…
Somewhere Between Here and Home
It’s hard to put into words how much studying abroad in Sydney has meant to me, and even harder to accept that it’s coming to an end. I will miss this place and these people more than I can fully express, and I know these memories are something I will carry with me forever. From…
To My Mates: Thank You
My time in Australia has fundamentally changed me as a person. These kinds of experiences only come around once in your life. To make these kinds of memories and connections is unbelievable. I’ve grown a lot and also found out much more about who I am fundamentally than ever before. I didn’t know anyone going…

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