My experience abroad has been one of the most meaningful and transformative periods of my life. Living in a new country pushed me outside of my comfort zone in ways I could not have anticipated, and through that, I experienced significant personal, academic, and professional growth. Personally, I developed a much greater sense of patience…
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Back to Naples
A moment during my time abroad that had a truly meaningful impact on me was when I solo-traveled to Naples to visit my 100-year-old great-grandmother. I had visited her a few times when I was younger, but this experience felt completely different. Traveling alone and having a deeper understanding of Italian culture allowed me to…
Adjusting to a Different Pace: My Experience in Florence
During my time studying abroad in Florence, one of the most noticeable and challenging aspects of adapting has been adjusting to the overall pace of life in Italy. Compared to what I am used to in the United States, daily routines, especially in restaurants, shops, and even some academic settings, tend to move at a…
Lessons in Florence!
This semester, I’m taking Intro to Italian, Oil Painting, Sculpting, and International Finance. It’s definitely a change from my usual Pitt classes, which tend to be more number-focused and analytical. At first, I wasn’t sure how the change would be, but it’s actually been a really positive shift. These art and language classes have pushed…
Embracing Change in Florence
Hi! My name is Riley Ulrich, and I’m a junior at Pitt Business, studying Finance and Business Analytics with a minor in Economics. At Pitt, I serve on the e-board for Pitt Stop to Wall Street and work as a Professional Development Consultant in the Tafel Center. This summer, I’ll be joining Citizens Bank in…
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