It’s hard to put into words how much studying abroad in Sydney has meant to me, and even harder to accept that it’s coming to an end. I will miss this place and these people more than I can fully express, and I know these memories are something I will carry with me forever. From…
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A Ferry Ride That Opened My Eyes
One meaningful moment during my global experience was taking the ferry across Sydney Harbour for the first time. It might sound like a simple, everyday activity, but it became one of the most memorable and meaningful moments of my time abroad. I remember standing outside on the ferry as we left the dock, feeling the…
Growing Through Ambiguity
One of the most challenging parts of adapting to Australia has been adjusting to how laid-back and less structured things can feel compared to what I’m used to. In the classroom especially, expectations sometimes feel less explicitly spelled out and instructions for assignments can be broader. At first, that uncertainty stressed me out because I’m…
Sydney as My Syllabus
This semester in Sydney has given me a completely different academic experience than what I’m used to. I’m taking four courses: Sports Marketing, Managing Global Supply Chains, International Business Marketing, and Writing the Global City: Sydney. Together, they’ve created an academic environment that feels immersive, discussion-based, and deeply connected to the city itself. One of…
From Steel City to Sydney!
Hi! My name is Liliana Ali, and I’m a junior in the College of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Marketing and Supply Chain Management with a certificate in Public and Professional Writing. This semester, I’m studying abroad in Sydney, Australia through the Global Business Institute at CEA CAPA Sydney. I chose…

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