Shakedown & Goals

This afternoon we got back from the overnight shakedown trek. This was my first real hike and my first one with a 40+ pound backpack. Surprisingly, I did quite well during the hike and created a system to tell the person behind me about any obstacles I encountered. The hardest part for me was the…

Hanifl Centre – Day 1

Introduction When driving to JFK, I was not looking forward to a 16-hour flight and then a 7-hour bus ride. Though I have to say, things went unbelievably smoothly. Our flight was cut to 14 hours, and our group could stay engaged during the bus ride with fun games. Experiences like this allow me to…

Farewell Florence!

I can’t believe that I’ve reached the end of my time as a study abroad student in Florence! So much has happened in so little time and I am so grateful to have experienced it all. I came to Florence as a curious, open-minded, and nervous traveler with no idea of what to expect. Met…

Letter to my Pre-Departure Self: Florence

Dear Pre-Departure Jordan, Looking back at the past few months of my study abroad journey, I can say that I have grown so much throughout all of my experiences in Europe. From the start, I learned the true value of independence and self-sufficiency. I have always enjoyed my independence, but learning to trust myself in…

A Little About Me and My Newest Adventure!

Hi! My name is Lillian Moul but everyone calls me Lilly (with two L’s). I am a rising senior Marketing Major in the School of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh. This past year, I held the position of vice president of Club Swim at Pitt which was an amazing experience. I love swimming…

A Final Cheers to Sydney

Jessie Lovallo Jessie LoVallo Global Business Institute: Sydney Spring 2023 It’s hard to believe my time abroad has come to an end. It feels like yesterday I was feeling the pre-trip jitters, but at the same time a lifetime ago. I will forever be grateful for this incredible opportunity and will never be the same…

A look back at my time in Florence

My experience In Florence, Italy has been nothing short of amazing. A truly once in a lifetime opportunity that I am beyond blessed to be a part of and one I will cherish for the rest of my life. I’d like to thank the scholarship donors for providing aid to a number of us Pitt…

Introduction to Leadership in the Himalayas

Hello, my name is Thomas Burga; I am a freshman at the College of Business Administration studying Finance and Business Analytics. I am beyond excited to participate in the Leadership in the Himalayas program since I have never been to India in all my travels. This past summer, I participated in the Haller Global Honors…

The Importance of Skill Development in Florence

Throughout my time studying abroad, my experiences have definitely given me skills that I can use in my program and beyond. One of the very first soft skills I learned was adaptability. The skill of adapting to changes was inevitable, because I had to practice it from the moment I stepped into Florence. As a…