If someone had told me that the study abroad experience would change my life before I went to London, I would not believe it. However, living in one of the most diverse cities in the world and being exposed to new people and different culture had completely change my perspective. The 6 weeks I spent in…
Tag: Natsumi Okamoto
Experencing without Expectations or Assumptions
Before attending the study abroad program in London, I tried not to have many expectations because the wrong type of stereotypes can dampen the unique experience I can gain. Each participant has the right to judge and feel differently from others, but I wanted to experience it without any assumptions. Since I came to London,…
Being a Londoner
For the first few weeks of the study abroad in London, I was very nervous to make new friends, get along with my roommates, and work in a completely new environment. Now, I can say that this experience has given me so much more than what I expected: it is actually a life-changing event. I…
Start Exploring London
It has been incredible two weeks so far in London. My academic goal is not only to get a good grade but also to adapt to the British way of teaching. Since I am taking “Analyzing and Exploring London,” I will learn about the city and its history both inside and outside the classroom. Professionally,…
Preparing for the New Adventure
Hello! My name is Natsumi Okamoto from Japan. I am majoring in finance and am currently a rising senior. Since I came to Pitt, studying abroad has always been a desire of mine. Being a student-athlete made it difficult to arrange the schedule and I never thought that I will actually be able to have…
Meet the Pitt Business Student Bloggers for Summer 2018!
Welcome to the Panther Study Abroad Program! Panther Program Blog Overview The University of Pittsburgh’s Panther Programs are offered for all students covering almost every academic major. Each Panther Program scholarship recipient participated in a program long blogging initiative to share their experiences with friends, family, and prospective students. Meet the Summer 2018 Pitt Business Student…
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