Goodbye For Now!

Welcome to my last post! While I am sad my time abroad is over, I have come back with new knowledge, many unforgettable memories, and some new friends! This experience has been eye opening, allowing me to develop professionally, personally, and academically. From the beginning, I was nervous to be abroad, away from my family…

Zdravo Slovenia!

Welcome back to another blog entry! Currently, I have been exploring various parts of Austria such as Salzburg and Vienna, and I am now in Maribor, Slovenia. Some friends and I spent our free weekend in Zagreb, Croatia, and I have noticed that through all these cities, there is a lot in common. For example…

Navigating Austrian Culture

Welcome back to my blog! So far I have been in Graz for about 2 weeks and it has been so fun! I have been able to learn and embrace some of the Austrian culture. When I first arrived in Graz, I noticed how students at the university dress. They wear linen, jeans, sweaters, and…

Life in Graz!

During my first week abroad, my group spent our time in Graz. I am staying in a hotel for the entire program and share my room with another roommate. The location of the hotel is very ideal because it’s right along the river. The hotel is right near a bus and tram station, making it…

Hallo Graz!

Hello! My name is Riya Patel and I just finished my sophomore year at Pitt! I am majoring in Public Health on a Pre-law track. On campus, I am currently involved in Smart Women’s Security Club (SWS), a professional fraternity Phi Alpha Delta (PAD), and am a liaison for the BSPH program. Around campus, I…