Throughout my time in Florence, I have seen tremendous personal, academic, and professional growth in myself and those around me. Before arriving in Italy, I was very unsure about whether leaving Pittsburgh for an entire semester was the right decision for me. Being in an entirely new environment for an extended period was both extremely…
Tag: Lucille Cook
Dear Pre-Departure Me…
As my time in Florence comes to an end, I would like to share some things with my pre-departure self: Firstly, I know that you are questioning spending a semester abroad in Florence: was this the right location for you? How will you maintain connections with friends and family back home? Is it worth it…
Personal Growth While Abroad
It is hard to believe that I only have one month left here in Florence! Throughout my time here, I feel like I have grown and changed immensely. Some of my growth has come from the development and refinement of my ‘soft’ skills. The skill that stands out the most to me is adaptability. In…
Navigating Life in Florence
Ciao! It is officially mid-term week here in Florence. Now that I have been here for a while, I have become more aware of what I struggle to adapt to and how to navigate those situations. The main challenge I have faced here is dealing with the time change and connecting with friends and family…
My Italian Classroom
Now that I have been studying in Florence for just over a month, I have gotten to know the CEA CAPA center and surrounding area pretty well. I am completing my International Business Certificate while I am here and I get to take an Italian class with other Pitt students. This past week my Italian…
Welcome to Florence!
Ciao! My name is Lucy and I am originally from the Chicago area. I’m currently a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, studying Marketing and Finance. I am a part of the Global Business Institute in Florence this semester, and I’ve been here for roughly 3 weeks. I chose this program because it allows me…
Thank you, London!
As I am adjusting back to life at home, I feel as though my time in London has gone by quicker than I ever could have imagined. Not so long ago I was attending our GBI orientation and talking with my roommate about how nervous/excited I was to be arriving in London this summer. I…
Lucy in London: New Skills
The past month in London has been filled with exploration, excitement and the development of new skills – both professionally and personally. The skills I have learned in London I will carry with me back to Pittsburgh and throughout my academic and professional career. One of my biggest transferable skills that I have learned while…
Lucy in London: Culture in the City
Now that I am 3 weeks into London life, I have found myself adjusting to London’s culture faster than I had originally expected. I enjoy the “go-go-go’ of London and the use of public transportation instead of driving everywhere. Drivers are even subject to a congestion charge of 15 pounds if they are driving within…
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