“Write” where I belong: reflections from Sydney

Back in my hometown, I am extremely grateful to have made it here safe and surrounded by family. Despite this, I am mourning the fact that Bondi beach isn’t a bus ride away, that I can no longer tell people that I am a journalist, and that this experience in Australia has come to an…

“No worries,” I’m still here

I want you to imagine what it’s like to be in front of your boss. Or your professor. Or anyone in a “higher level” than you. Imagine you clear your throat, maybe hold out your hand for a formal shake, and address them with sincerity and respect. Maybe everything coming out of your mouth is…

Tap on to Adapt, Tap off to Immerse

Good evening from Sydney! New neighborhood and a different class style After three weeks in Sydney, and two weeks in this program, I am starting to get a feel for the location I’m residing. While I am taking classes with CEA CAPA, I am staying on the University of New South Wales’s (UNSW) campus, both…

Sydney? No, My Name is Mikaela.

Hello! My name is Mikaela Smigo and I am a Finance and Accounting major going into my junior year. As I’m writing this, I have about a week under my belt in Sydney and am looking forward to starting my classes and internship.  Studying at Pitt Business has helped me both discover and work towards…