As my time in Florence comes to an end, all I can do is reflect on the amazing memories I’ve made. From the class by the Duomo, to eating pizza 5 times a week, exploring the riverbank, and weekend trips, I have had an amazing semester. I am beyond grateful to have been able to…

One experience that left a significant impact on me took place in a mountain outside of Tirana, Albania. Albania on its own was a very mindset-changing experience as I had never been to Eastern Europe or any country similar to Albania. Coming from Western Europe and the US, it was a very different cultural experience…

Being in Florence for over two months now, I’ve had the chance to struggle, succeed, and overall experience life in an almost entirely new way. Although it was not easy at the start, I think I have found my footing and been able to adapt. Although this has come with a set of unique challenges…

As I near the halfway point, I can confidently say I have adjusted to my new course schedule and classes. I am not a part of an internship here, but I am taking four classes: International Finance, International Marketing, Italian, Here and Now, and Cross-Cultural Psychology. Although only 2/4 of my classes are business-oriented, and…

Ciao! My name is Samuel Avery, and this semester I am studying in Florence, Italy, through Pitt’s Global Business Institute program. I am a third-year Finance major getting a minor in philosophy. I love to travel, learn about new cultures, and experience the world from different perspectives, so for me studying abroad was a no…