As my semester abroad in Florence comes to a close, I want to take the time to reflect upon the amazing experience I’ve had and also how the CBA Global Experiences Scholarship helped to facilitate my incredible semester. Spending a full semester in Italy has truly been one of the best opportunities of my life…
Tag: Max Christopher
Note to My Pre-Departure Self
Dear pre-departure self, You’re about to head to out for four of the most incredible months of your life. Florence has been one of the most enriching experiences up until now. Over the course of the semester, you are going to grow and change so much, learning about yourself and the world at large. Since…
Growing Skills in Italy
My time abroad has given me the fantastic opportunity to grow and develop skills in cultural development, business, and film. The experiences I’ve been able to have so far between my classes, my internship, and traveling while abroad have been phenomenal in forcing me to work outside of my comfort zone and really hone in…
Adapting in Italy
Moving into the second half of my time in Florence, I’m finding a number of challenges that I’ve still yet to assimilate with or adapt to. While I’ve embraced much of the Italian culture, even trying to pick up some of the language, I’ve still had a hard time in fully adjusting. Most of these…
Interning Abroad: Film in Italy
After a month in Florence, I’m finally feeling adjusted to the city and the Italian culture. What has helped me during this transitionary period is the stability of and experience I’ve gained from my time interning at Ecoframes. Ecoframes is a film and TV production company based right here in Florence. They’ve worked on a…
Buona Giornata Firenze!
Hi! My name is Max Christopher. I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh. I am studying Supply Chain Management and Marketing with a minor in Film Studies. I am working towards a career in the film industry, having spent this past summer in Los Angeles working in development. I am from North Huntingdon,…
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