It has been a few days since I got back from the service-learning trip to Bolivia, and the memories I made still linger on my mind. The beautiful weather, the fresh air, the delicious food, the tremendously hospitable people and most importantly the friends I was with made this trip one that I will look…
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Preparing for Cochabamba
Global Service Learning in Bolivia As the departure date for our international trip approaches and as I pack my bags, I find myself reflecting on the journey of this course so far. The transition from theory-based learning in the classroom to practical, hands-on learning that we will be undertaking in Cochabamba excites me. We are…
AN INTRODUCTION – GSL Bolivia
Hi there! My name is Sathya Jeyakumar. I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh School of Business pursuing a Global Management major, Theatre Arts Minor and a Certificate in Leadership and Ethics. This semester I am participating in a Global Service Learning project based in Cochabamba, Bolivia. We are tasked with being consultants…
Seoul – Week 4
It’s been four weeks since I arrived in South Korea, and I have to say—it’s been a pretty amazing ride so far. I’ve gotten to explore parts of Gangnam, take in the peaceful atmosphere of Bongeunsa Buddhist Temple, get lost (in the best way) at the massive COEX Starfield Mall, and look out over the…
Seoul – Week 3
This week, I had the incredible opportunity to visit Seoraksan National Park, nestled near Sokcho city on the breathtaking east coast of South Korea. The towering granite peaks, lush green valleys, and cascading waterfalls created a landscape that felt otherworldly. The air was refreshing, and every trail offered stunning views that made the hike feel…
Czeching Out: Final Reflections on My Prague Internship
Writing this post back in the states I can not be more sad to have left such a beautiful place behind, but I will cherish all the knowledge, memories, and experiences I have gained from my two months abroad in europe. Firstly, this would have not been possible with the scholarship I received from Pitt…
Final Week in Prague, off to Paris!
Ahoj! I hope that everyone is doing well. This week was my final week of my internship and of the IIP: Prague program. It is incredible how fast this experience has flown by and how much I have learned and grown in such a short period of time. My main priorities this past week were…
Redefining Success: My Professional Journey in Prague
Working in Prague for Lincoln Property Company on the investment management team has given me a unique perspective on how different cultures define professional success and the qualities that make an employee effective. The Czech Republic, with its rich history and distinctive work culture, offers a refreshing contrast to what I have been accustomed to…
Close to the end :(
My time in Prague has been the experience of a lifetime that I will forever cherish. As we head out last weekend in this beautiful city there is a lot of sadness and also reflection I have about interning in the Czech republic. Before my internship abroad, I viewed my leadership style as collaborative and…
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