Until Next Time London

I can’t believe my time in London is over. It went so fast, and I never wanted it to end. I feel that I learned so much about myself and this trip really allowed me to grow and reflect. Through the internship, classes, and exploring London I was able to do everything on my list…

Working in London

When I first came to London, I was excited at the possibilities that came with living in this global city. The part of this program I was most excited for was that I would be completing an internship abroad. I have been interning at the Langham Hotel here in London, and as much as I…

Navigating the Tube

I cannot believe I have already been in London for three weeks and my program is halfway over. I have adapted so quickly to life here and I am enjoying every minute of living in this amazing city. One thing I have really come to enjoy is the way Londoner’s commute using the underground. This…

Becoming a Local

I have been in London for a little over a week now and I am already obsessed with this city. There is so much to do and see here; I can’t believe I only have five more weeks to do it all. For these next few weeks I will be living in a flat with…

1 Month Until London

Hello everyone! My name is Sam Delmont and I will be traveling to London for six weeks this summer through the global business institute. I am very excited to have the opportunity to expand my knowledge on international accounting through both a class and an internship in the city. Originally, I am from Lititz, Pennsylvania…

Meet the Pitt Business Student Bloggers for Summer 2019!

Welcome to the Panther Study Abroad Program! Panther Program Blog Overview The University of Pittsburgh’s Panther Programs are offered for all students covering almost every academic major. Each Panther Program scholarship recipient participated in a program long blogging initiative to share their experiences with friends, family, and prospective students. Meet the Summer 2019 Pitt Business Student…

Reflecting on Trinidad

We have been back from Trinidad for a few weeks now and looking back on the experience I feel that I have learned and grown from both the preparation for the trip and the in-country experience. A few key lessons I have learned throughout this course would be that communication is extremely important especially in…

Looking Back on Paradise

It only took one week in paradise for me to grow and learn alongside an amazing group of people and an inspirational community. Through this experience I was able to confront cultural norms I did not expect to experience while in Trinidad and more specifically in Matelot. Prior to the trip I was under the…

“Oh, the Places We’ll Go:” Off to Trinidad

It is almost time to depart for Trinidad and I am a mix of excitement and nerves. As a group we have worked through our deliverables and the possible challenges we may encounter on the ground, but we cannot predict everything that will occur. Some challenges I anticipate involve the Trini culture specifically the relaxed…