In forty eight hours, I will have to say “So Long, London.” However, I do not see it as a goodbye, but just a see you later, as the cliché goes. Since freshman year, I have been dreaming about spending a semester abroad, and dreaming about living in this city filled with magic for even…

Dear pre-departure Lindsay,  It seems like just yesterday you were sitting on your bed in your South Oakland apartment, boxes packed up, and anxiously worrying about leaving behind everything you’d ever known. The thought of going to a new city, a new country, thousands of miles from home and family terrified you. Now, you only…

Deciding to study abroad was one of the scariest but best decisions of my life. Being here for two months now, I have grown so much in myself.  While being constantly pushed out of my comfort zone, I am garnering new skills that will help me personally and professionally.  Prior to moving to London, if…

Hello again! I cannot believe my time in London is nearly halfway over. I have learned so much not only in my classes but also about myself and about British culture.  With Starbucks, McDonalds, KFC, Five Guys and so many American chains lining the streets, at times London does not seem very different from home….

Hello again! It is hard to believe it is already my third week in London. It has been amazing exploring this massive city in my free time, but my classes have also already added so much to my experience here. This semester, I am only taking four classes, which is a smaller course load than…

Hi, my name is Lindsay Bonetti, and I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh. I am pursuing a dual major in Economics and Business with a minor in History. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, so choosing to study abroad was all about pushing myself out of my comfort zone by moving…