As a Pitt business student we are constantly working towards a more professional and well rounded education to become the best possible candidate. My study abroad experience has incorporated a class load as well as a marketing internship with the London Basketball Association. As my first professional internship in the business world, I was anxious…
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Taking London Home With Me
Getting ready to leave London, I have learned and experienced many things that I can takeaway as accomplishments and skills into my life and future career. Through living on my own and working in such a large city, I’ve experienced the highs and lows of adult life. I have immensely matured as an individual partly…
Working and Breathing in London
Interning and studying in London has allowed me to grow and evolve tremendously as an individual and business student. The internship has given me the opportunity to work in a foreign country with a new culture and experience life as a Londoner for six weeks. I have learned a variety of hard and soft skills…
Communication is Key
As I begin my final week of my study abroad program in London, I will reflect upon how this experience has contributed to my professional development and what transferable skills I have learned. The most important way that my time in London has helped me grow professionally would be through the soft transferrable skills I…
Pitt in London: Last Week
As I near the end of my time here in London, I have realized how much I have grown. Not only personally, but as a business student as well. Through my internship, I have gained first hand experience working at an international company. It has allowed me to learn about other work cultures. For example,…
Studying Abroad to Post-Graduation
Graduation is a little short of six months away, but it will be here sooner than later. I feel as though I have time, but I am constantly searching for the perfect job. I have always wanted a job that allows me to travel, whether it be in, or out of, country. I have always…
Gaining Skills Abroad
This experience has helped me gain both soft and hard skills in my professional development. In terms of soft skills; I have enhanced my communication skills, teamwork, problem solving, confidence and project management. Working in London, there are individuals from all backgrounds and nationalities. Because of this a lot of individuals at my workplace have…
Professional Development In London
My experience abroad has contributed in many ways to my professional development as a business student. My internship abroad has already allowed me to gain crucial work experience in a foreign country where I am learning new things about the international business world. My role as a digital marketing & sales officer at CI Design…
Becoming a Londoner
With my class Exploring and Analyzing the Global City of London, I’ve had the opportunity to explore and see a lot of new and unique areas. Such as Greenwich, Brixton, East End and Brick Lane, and South Bank. With this class every Thursday we spend about 3 1/2 hours exploring the area. Going to different…
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