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…
Tag: Global Business Institute: Florence
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…
Benvenuti from Italy!
Hello! My name is Breanna King, and I am a Junior studying Marketing with a certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. During my freshman year, I started my own photography business! I work as Content Manager of 1486 Labs, a startup in the data analytics space. I also was the photographer for the Pitt Eats campus…
Buongiorno Firenze!
Boungiorno! I am Caroline Bielen, a junior at Pitt Business. I am studying Finance and Accounting with Certificates in Leadership & Ethics and International Business. This semester, I am studying abroad in Florence, Italy, through the Global Business Institute. I have dreamed of studying abroad in Italy since middle school. I am not Italian, but…
Ciao, Firenze!
Hi, my name is Kali Burke, and I am a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in Marketing, as well as pursuing certificates in Public and Professional Writing and Corporate and Community Relations. In the future, my goal is to become a copywriter. Hopefully, I can land a position in the travel…
Views of the Duomo
Ciao, my name is Lucy Ross. I am in my junior year at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in accounting. I am working towards my CPA and will hopefully be attending the Macc program at Pitt in the future. Currently, I am studying abroad in Florence, Italy through the Pitt Global Business Institute program. Unfortunately,…
Study Abroad: GBI Florence
Hello from Florence ! I am Megan, a junior studying Finance and Marketing here at the University of Pittsburgh. I grew up outside of the vibrant city of Boston. I lead an active lifestyle and find joy in new experiences. My enthusiasm for the unknown played a significant role in my decision to study abroad….

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