Looking back on an entire semester in London is incredibly surreal. This opportunity provided me with invaluable experience and challenged me to look at the world through an intercultural lens. Along with learning more about marketing, I gained insight into other cultures while abroad. Through my discussions with my colleagues and my weekend travels to…

As the semester comes to a close, it is amazing to reflect on how much I have learned over the past few months. I have gained so much insight into studying abroad, living in London, and working as an international marketing intern. If I had the ability to share any information with my pre-program self,…

One of the coolest aspects of participating in GBI: London is having the opportunity to travel beyond my study abroad placement. My first trip outside of England was when I spent the week in Ireland for spring break. I was particularly excited about this trip because I would be traveling with my friends from the…

At this point in the semester, I have certainly seen a lot of London. I would like to take the opportunity this week to highlight some of my favorite places around the city. Luckily, great food is accessible anywhere and at any time in London. If you’re looking to grab something late at night, any…

My first few weeks abroad have been nothing short of spectacular. The biggest takeaway so far has been the importance of taking the time to explore my surroundings. At this point in the semester, my schedule feels pretty booked with coursework and my internship. I have made it a personal goal of mine to set…

A big component of my semester in London is my international internship at Sunnylife. Although I was nervous in the moment, I am now appreciative of the fact that I interviewed with my company prior to arriving in London. I felt significantly more comfortable and excited after just one Skype call with two members of…

After living in London for a few weeks, I would say that I am fairly confident in my ability to navigate London’s public transportation. My daily commute varies, depending on if I am venturing to either class or work. Our classes are held at the CAPA center in Kensington, which is close to my West…

Welcome to my first blog post from England! I am very excited to share my experiences from living in a new environment for the past week and a half. I am fortunate enough to say that I am living in the West Kensington/Hammersmith area of London, in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. This is…

Hello! My name is Olivia Winters. I am originally from Scranton, Pennsylvania, but I relocated to Pittsburgh for school because I love the culture and opportunities in the city. I am currently a sophomore studying marketing and supply chain management at the University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration. I am a graduate of the Pitt…