Study abroad is often regarded as a break for a semester. While it may not be as academically challenging as a semester at Pitt, the life experience gained from studying abroad is insurmountable. Personally, I have gained independence, confidence, and adaptability. This is the longest I have ever been separated from my family and friends,…
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To My Pre-departure Self…
Dear pre-departure self, Get ready for the best experience of your life! Studying abroad was the best decision ever, and you could not have decided to do it at a better time. While many people choose to study abroad during their junior year, I chose to do it as a sophomore. I chose to go…
Flourishing in Florence
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…
Improvising in Italy
During my time in Italy, I have certainly faced many challenges, and I have already learned so much. One particular example that comes to mind is receiving mail. Receiving mail has never been a problem for me. When I lived at home, my packages and mail came right to my doorstep or mailbox. Then, when…
The “Study” of Study Abroad
While in Florence, I have the opportunity to take part in a copywriting internship with Gruppo Co, a digital marketing and communication agency. My tasks include content creation, rephrasing, proofreading, SEO text optimization, SEO backlinking, SEO copywriting, and prompting for AI. I have not been completely immersed in my internship organization yet, but from what…
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…
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