Through this study abroad program, the soft skills I have noticed that I have developed the most are communication skills and independence. Being able to communicate effectively is essential in all aspects of life. Whether it is in your future job, with your professors, or with your friends, ample communication is necessary for success. Despite…
Tag: Global Business Institute: Florence
“Tu parli inglese?”
It’s midterms week here in Florence, so we are about halfway through the program. It feels like I just got here, but I have already been here for almost two months. It still feels unbelievable that I get to live in a city as beautiful as Florence. I have loved exploring Italy so far, and…
Adapting to Italian Culture
Hello Again! It is currently Midterms here in Florence. This week I am writing about adaptability and problem-solving while studying abroad in a new culture. Our cultural context impacts our view of ourselves. Self-awareness, self-appraisal, self-consciousness, self-assessment, and self-esteem are all important to people and impacted by culture. In adjusting to Italy, there were a…
Adaptation Italian Style
Ciao! It’s hard to believe it, but as I write this I am in the middle of midterm exams and spring break is this weekend. That means, I am about halfway through my stay in Florence. At this point, I have gone through many ups and downs, have adopted some Italian tendencies and have yet…
Academics Abroad
Ciao! This is my fourth week of classes – I can’t believe I’ve already been here a month. I have loved exploring Florence so far. I went to Pitti Palace and the Boboli Gardens, which is where the Medici family used to live. I have also traveled to a few cities nearby, including Venice (for…
Dall’Aula Al Mondo (From the Classroom to the World)
Buon Giorno! If you’re from Pitt, I am sure you are more than familiar with the nationality rooms in the Cathedral of Learning. Here in Florence, my classrooms are not far from what the Italian room looks like—frescoes, statues, and beautiful windows. The only difference is the Florentine professors that come with it. I truly…
The Academic Environment in Florence
Hi again! This week I am going to speak on my experience so far in my abroad course load. My classes are Italian, Sculpture, International Marketing, International Finance, and Cross Cultural Psychology. I am surprised by how intertwined the topics have been, which has deepened my knowledge of various subject material. For example, I learned…
My First Ciao!
Ciao Regazzi! I’m thrilled to be back on the Pitt Business to the World blog! This time, I’m joining you from the land of endless pasta, gelato, and art—Italy! I’m Brooke Eyler, a junior studying Supply Chain Management with a concentration in data analytics and a global studies certificate in sustainable development. I’ve had internships…
My Journey in Firenze
Bonjourno from Florence, Italy! My name is Reilly McCloskey. I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Accounting and Business Information Systems with a minor in Law, Criminal Justice, and Society. While at Pitt, I have gotten involved in Phi Beta Lambda, a business fraternity, and Kappa Kappa Gamma, a sorority. I…
You must be logged in to post a comment.