Homestay 101

When I was first applying to study abroad I was not planning on being in a homestay. I really wanted to be in an apartment, but Pitt and ISA’s application timelines don’t work well together, which made it impossible to be in an apartment. I was super nervous to be living with a random family…

Packing for Spain

I thought about and discussed packing strategies a lot prior to leaving. After much consideration I decided to check 1 large suitcase, bring a carry-on that I could use for weekend trips around Europe, and my backpack for school. Packing 4 months and 2 seasons worth of clothing in 1 suitcase is not an easy…

Spain Introduction

Hi everyone!! My name is Rachel Orloff and I am currently a junior at the University of Pittsburgh. I am double majoring in Marketing and Supply Chain Managment with a certificate in Business Analytics. At school I am in a sorority, a member of CHAARG, a member of She’s the First, and I play intramural…