Today started off with a conversation with Bryan Schultz, the Director of Global Experiences at Pitt. I found our conversation- over pizza, of course- riveting as Bryan passionately talked about the study abroad experiences. I shared my interest in Sports Management, which incited a conversation surrounding the Global Business Institute in Sydney, Australia, for the…
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Haller Diaries: A Venture to the Hill District!
Today, we made a visit to the Hill District! After taking the bus there, we met with Terri Baltimore, our host and historical expert, who gave us a whole background of the history and development of the up and coming Hill District. Terri’s tour of the Hill District highlighted a complex and deeply rooted narrative—one…
Haller Diaries: From the peaks of Mount Everest…
Today was an easy going day, filled with good conversation and good food. For lunch, we met with Joe Pietropola, who is an Executive in Residence for Retail, Strategy and Information Systems. Our conversation with Joe was incredibly insightful, hearing him live a thousand lives. Joe has over 20 years of experience at DICK’s Sporting…
Haller Diaries: Welcome to Connellsville!
Today was a nice way to start off the week. We visited Connellsville bright and early, where our first stop was the Youghiogheny Opalescent Glass Company. Which, fun fact, is one of four stained glass factories total in The United States. The owner gave a thorough tour of the inner workings of the factory, which…
Haller Diaries: Sun, Steps, & Smiles!
What an eventful weekend! First, we missed the bus. I know, running with a coffee in hand is not the best way to start off the morning, but it turned around after we reached the Strip District of Pittsburgh (via uber obviously)! The streets were filled with various vendors selling all sorts of trinkets, gearing…
Haller Diaries: Rainy Days & Picnic Talks!
Another day, another rain storm! That did not deter us from our exciting day planned, as we had a wonderful picnic with Tierra Thorne, a Pitt Business Executive in Residence, Licensed Social Worker, and Founder & C.E.O. of Blanket & Board. Tierra curated elegant charcuterie boards for our picnic, leading us through her journey of…
Haller Diaries: Finding our Strengths!
Today started off with an intellectual discussion with Rebecca Rhoades, who is an Associate Director, FYE and Career Programming (CBA Career Services). Becky discussed opportunities with the Pitt School of Business, ranging from global opportunities to specialized certificates. What stood out to me was that those students who obtain a certificate, tend to have a…
Haller Diaries: Jumping Right In!
Today, we jumped right in! Into puddles, into meetings, and into our projects. For my project to help and improve the local businesses of Carrigart, Ireland, I will be working as a part of the Marketing & Analytics Assessment Team, along with three classmates. I am especially interested in working in this project area as…
2025 Haller Diaries: Day 1
Hello! My name is Rishika Kokje, and I am part of the 2025 Haller Global Fellowship Program! I am from the Philadelphia area (Go Birds!). I will be a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh this fall as an incoming business student. My intended major of study is Global Management, with the plan to double…
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