Before we depart for Dublin on Sunday, we visited a local Irish shop that was run by Tom Petrone and Maura Krushinski. Located right by campus, the Irish Design Center offers a wonderful look into authentic Irish craftsmanship, culture, and community. Speaking with Tom gave us valuable information on what we should expect in Ireland,…
Tag: Sean Chen
History of the Hill District
This morning, we took a tour around the Hill District. We met Terri Baltimore, the ambassador of the Hill District. Her roots run deep throughout the community, as we saw everyone honking when they saw her! Our tour consisted of driving through the streets of the Hill District. She showed us key historical landmarks and…
The Gems of Connellsville
This morning, we took a drive to Connellsville, Pennsylvania, in Fayette County. That’s where we were introduced to Dan and Michael, the owners of Connellsville Canteen World War II Museum and Café and the Harry Clark’s Indian Creek Valley Railroad Display. We had a discussion and lunch provided at the Café, and Michael showed us…
Next Stop: Shadyside
Today, our objective was to research the main street of Shadyside to practice talking to individuals and local businesses. My group, the business development group, strolled through the town to discover what steps Shadyside had taken to maximize its development within its community and businesses. The easiest lens to spot was the businesses. Walking down…
Vanko Murals: History Within Pittsburgh
On Saturday morning, Phil had taken us out to the St. Nicholas Croatian Church murals in Millvale, Pennsylvania, to see the Maxo Vanko murals. What instantly struck me was the vivid and detailed artwork. The paintings depicted the struggles, faith, and sacrifices of the Croatian immigrant community who left their homeland to work in the…
First Meeting and Takeaways
After our class with Professor Jones this morning, we had our first meeting with our ambassador from Carrigart, Erin McLaughlin. Our team, the business development group, had a set of questions prepared for her. It consisted of questions such as asking if young people stay in Carrigart or if she viewed it as a dynamic…
Frederick Honors College and More Opportunities
Visiting the Cathedral and the Frederick Honors College floor was how we started our day today. We met Dave Hornyak, the Assistant Dean of the Honors College, and he gave us a rundown of the Honors College program and the benefits it provides. I am blessed to have been accepted into the school during the…
First Impressions and Project Matchups
Today marks my first two days living in Pittsburgh, and it’s been very different from rural Pennsylvania. Back home, I never had to worry about traffic or navigating busy sidewalks. Here, though, I’m already getting used to walking between classes and exploring different restaurant options that the city has to offer. My roommates and I…
Herd It Through the Fellowship
Hello! My name is Sean Chen, and I am an incoming freshman at the University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business and the Frederick Honors College. Here, I’ve spent my entire life in St. Marys, a quiet, close-knit community where the local joke for the area is that there are more elk than there are people….
You must be logged in to post a comment.