From student council to the classroom to the streets of Tokyo I did everything and anything in Japan that I could. A trait that I have developed during my time here is independence and problem solving. When you are in another country, even if you are with a group of people, there are so many…
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Adaptation: Cross Cultural Exchange in Japan
Deep culture in Japan: Strengths and Weaknesses Something I really resonate with here is Japan’s emphasis on social harmony. Everyone here is acutely aware of their impact on other people and goes out of their way to make sure that they are not bothering other people. You’ll notice this especially on the trains. You would…
My Life in Barcelona (so far!)
I have been settling into my new home for the next few weeks. I am in Barcelona, Spain living in the Gracia neighborhood in a shared apartment. Barcelona has been my dream city so far. The city is large and diverse, and there is something for everyone here. In twenty minutes (on the metro I…
Shiomi, my Home for now: Balancing fun and work
私の近所 My neighborhood I am living in a neighborhood of Tokyo called Shiomi. It’s right next to the train station so I have easy access to the whole city. I have a system where I focus fully on my studies Sunday to Thursday afternoon then use the rest of the weekend to explore Japan and…
Blueprints to the World: Introduction to 東京 Program
I grew up as a military child moving every 2-4 years. I’ve lived on 3 different continents and have been to 32 countries, so it’s safe to say that I am well traveled. However, the thing that makes this trip different from the rest, is the academic perspective and integrated language teaching. 自己紹介 Self Introduction:…
Bienvenue à la Côte d’Azur !
Bonjour à tous! My name is Will Beach, and I am a Junior studying Supply Chain Management, Business Information Systems, and French. When I was applying to universities back in 2020, I knew that I wanted to study abroad during my college experience, and that’s what ultimately made me choose Pitt. I am in a…
A bientôt, Aix
My six weeks in Aix-en-Provence have come to a close. It’s hard to imagine how much of an impact 6 weeks can make on your life, but change knows neither boundaries nor limits. In some ways, it’s too soon to see any sort of difference as time allows for the greatest reflections. In other ways,…
Growing in Aix
I am officially halfway through my study abroad experience. Time really does fly when you’re having the coolest life experiences. For the first three weeks, I had one class on the Business of the Wine Industry, which just ended last week. This class was unlike any class I have taken before. We learned all about…
Adjusting to Aix!
It’s a lovely Friday afternoon here in Aix-en-Provence, and I cannot believe that this place is real. I have officially been here for two and a half weeks; every minute has been incredible. French people are usually stereotyped as being rude to Americans, but everyone I have interacted with has been so friendly. My French…
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