Thank you, London

My study abroad experience has been nothing short of amazing. It is an experience that I will remember and cherish for the rest of my life. Studying abroad has taught me so much about life, the world, and, most importantly, myself. During these past few months, I have seen parts of the world I have…

Dear Self

If I had to write a letter to my pre-departure self, I would start by explaining that everything is going to be okay. Before I left, I was worried about a million different things. I was sad to say goodbye to my friends and family, I didn’t know if I would make good friends, I…

Developing Global Competencies

Studying abroad has pushed me out of my comfort zone and forced me to develop new skills to succeed. It has also shown me that I am capable of more than I ever thought I was. Adjusting to a new culture and a different way of life can be challenging, especially when you are doing…

The Ins and Outs of British Culture

When I first came to London, I didn’t expect to encounter many differences between American and British culture because they both speak English and seem fairly similar. However, British culture varies from American culture in multiple ways that are noticeable in daily life after living here for a little over a month. Things like transportation,…

Life in London

Balancing classes with a part-time internship can be challenging. In my program, I have to work 20 hours a week at my internship while also attending classes and completing my homework on time. Since I work for Pitt Athletics as an intern during the semester at home, I have some experience in managing this type…

Getting to Know London

My name is Grace Davies and I am a junior studying Global Management with a minor in Political Science. I originally started college at Pitt as a political science major but switched to the business school in my second semester to open up more potential career paths. I chose Global Management because I love traveling…