Reflecting my time abroad

Dear pre-departure Reilly, You are about to study abroad in Florence, Italy!! This has been a dream of yours since high school. Get ready for one of the most exciting and developing experiences of a lifetime! This entire journey has improved my life, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to experience it….

Skills learned being abroad

Buonasera! I can’t believe I have been in Florence for 2 1/2 months. My time abroad has been flying by, traveling during the weekends and school during the week. This experience has been transformative and has helped my personal growth. We recently had a spring break when my friend and I traveled to London and…

Adapting to the Florentine Lifestyle

Ciao Everyone!! I have currently just completed my midterm exams. This week, I will be updating everyone on my adaptability and problem-solving skills while studying in Florence. The most challenging aspect of the culture is understanding and communicating in a different language. Even though most Italian people can communicate with me in English, it still…

Learning Environment in Florence

Ciao everyone! In my blog post this week, I will discuss my classes abroad and the learning environment. My classes this semester are Italian 1, Analyzing & Exploring the Global City, Beginning Drawing, Cross-cultural Psychology, and Global Workforce Management. Most of these classes are 3 hours long once a week except for the Italian 1,…

My Journey in Firenze

Bonjourno from Florence, Italy! My name is Reilly McCloskey. I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Accounting and Business Information Systems with a minor in Law, Criminal Justice, and Society. While at Pitt, I have gotten involved in Phi Beta Lambda, a business fraternity, and Kappa Kappa Gamma, a sorority. I…