Since arriving back in the States, I have had time to reflect upon the incredible five weeks experience that South Africa had offered me. Whether it’s minor details like learning to navigate international airports on my own or now being educated in the heartbreaking history of the country, I can confidently say that I grew…

As my trip comes to a close, I had many moments of reflection on what I was able to experience in the short five weeks of time that I was in South Africa. Though I was given some incredible advice by students who have gone on Pitt in South Africa before, I’d like to use…

Every country, in one way or another, is misrepresented by stereotypes that people hold all around the world. South Africa, in particular though, may be plagued with more ignorant stereotypes than most—and if this trip has taught me anything, it is that you should never visit a new place with unfair preconceived notions on what…

Greetings from Cape Town! So far, South Africa has given me, as expected, some of the most incredible and eye-opening experiences that I have ever had. Over the last two or so weeks, I have had the opportunity to visit multiple museums, talk with many locals, volunteer within the community, and experience what both Johannesburg…

Hello everyone! I’d like to begin this journey by introducing myself. My name is Mark Pavic and I am a current senior studying marketing and supply chain management at Pitt. Originally being from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, I find Pittsburgh (Pitt, in particular) to really be the best of both worlds when it comes to being both…