Local Interactions

So far, on my study abroad journey, I have been incredibly lucky because of the abundance of opportunities I have been given to interact with the locals. As this is a language-intensive program, I think that it is incredibly important to make an effort to practice Italian in conversation, particularly outside of the designated class…

Genova!

So far, I have absolutely fallen in love with the city of Genova. The city is not only beautiful, but is filled with lots of interesting culture that is specific to this area. My absolute favorite aspect of Genovese culture is the food. I was surprised by the amount of variety that exists in the…

Benvenuto!

Ciao! It’s been a while since my last blog post, but I have finally arrived in Genoa, Italy! It’s been a pretty hectic week. I got here on Saturday afternoon and had my first week of classes. I feel like I have adjusted well to my new home (for the next 5 weeks). The house…

Pitt in Genoa – Meet Kelsey

Hey, welcome to my blog! My name is Kelsey Garonzik and I am a rising junior from Warrenton, Virginia. I am pursuing a degree in Global Management and a minor in Italian. I’m really looking forward to going to Genoa for 6 weeks this summer. While I’m there, I will take 3 classes; Finding (Your Way…

Meet the Panther Program Student Bloggers for Summer 2017!

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 2017 Panther Program bloggers:…