When I was initially accepted into the program, I was surprisingly not as excited as I wish I would have been. I knew study abroad was going to be an incredible experience, but this feeling of hopefulness was something that had been taken away from me in the past. I remember as a freshman how…
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Appreciating The Growth Within The Struggles
I am officially half way through my program and although I have faced some struggles, I have learned so much about myself and have grown in ways I couldn’t even imagine before getting here! To discuss some of my struggles, I think two of the parts of Italy’s culture that I am struggling to assimilate…
Nicole in Florence
Hello! My name is Nicole Mbuthia and a junior with a double major in Supply Chain Management and Marketing. I am also pursuing a certificate in Public and Professional Writing. I am from East Stroudsburg which is located in the Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania. On campus, I am currently involved in Alpha Kappa…
Finding my way in Florence
Ciao! Mi chiamo Megan. Currently I am a junior at Pitt spending this semester abroad in Florence, Italy. I am pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing with certificates in Digital Media and Leadership and Ethics. My main goal of the program is to grow. It is hard to say that this is a goal though,…
A Final Thank You
Although it was cut short, my time in Sydney was nothing less than amazing. My weeks were filled with learning so much at my internship while my weekends were all about exploring new areas of Sydney and new cities all around Australia. While it was challenging navigating a new city, learning new Australian slang, and…
Two Weeks As A Tourist, Three Months As A Local
Hello everyone! My name is Kendelle Conrad. I am currently pursuing a Marketing degree and the Certificate in International Business at the University of Pittsburgh. Some things I am passionate about include traveling, fitness, and reading. Why did I choose Sydney, Australia? I have actually been planning to study abroad here ever since high school….
‘Ello, London: An Introduction
Hello, my name is Yulia Houseal and I am currently studying abroad with the GBI London program. I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh studying accounting and business information systems with a minor in economics and a certificate in leadership and ethics. Wow, just typing that out reminded me of how busy I…
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