It is mind-boggling that this semester is ending. I still remember filling out the application with hope and anticipation for the amazing memories, meaningful impact, and important takeaways that I would have. I almost wish it would never end – that I could work on something so wonderful every semester that challenges me and pushes…

Part 1: Travel Composure I could not sleep a wink the night before we left due to all the excitement. What a shame because I did not get enough sleep until nearly 65 hours after leaving Pitt’s campus. Things were smooth until we landed in DC. Our second flight to Colombia was delayed and the…

YIPPEE!!! Nine weeks of school flew by and the time for travel is finally here! Allow me to give you a rundown of all my team and I have accomplished since my last blog post.  We finally finished our scope of work and sent it to our client. That alone was a huge relief and…

Just a few months ago, I was sitting in my BUS20 business orientation class when an opportunity of a lifetime came knocking on my door. Well, more accurately speaking, Bryan Schultz, one of the global faculty, knocked at the classroom door carrying a presentation that rocked my world. Before I explain my program, allow me…