When I first set foot in London, I was both excited and nervous. As a student with Pitt Business’s study abroad program, I knew I was in for something big. Little did I know, the next few months would change me in ways I never expected. London’s hustle and bustle immediately drew me in. The…
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Looking Back on my London Journey
Dear Pre-Departure, Me, Prepare yourself for an experience that will be even more amazing and life altering than you ever imagined. Coming to London, I had little idea what was in store for me, only expecting a unique and somewhat scary experience as I was to take on a brand-new city and country, an experience…
New Experiences and Skills Abroad
As I near my last month studying and interning in London, the number of lessons and skills I have gained as a result of spending so much time in this country has been truly extraordinary. Firstly, in terms of hard skills, with my internship working accounting, I have been able to gain so much of…
Adapting to Life in the Global City
After being in London for just over a month now, I have experienced so much that this truly global city has to provide, while also experiencing some challenges that have forced myself and my fellow students and interns to adapt and overcome to make the most of our time here. Culturally, I have found London…
Starting Work Across the Pond
As I approach the three-week mark of my experience here in London, I have settled into a rhythm both in terms of classes as well as my internship. This semester I am working at a Marriott where I am helping out in their Finance office doing various accounting tasks. This role is an extremely interesting…
Deciphering A New City
Hello, my name is Sean, and I am a junior Finance major at Pitt. A few short days ago I started a new semester studying abroad in London and couldn’t be happier with the amazing challenges and opportunities that have already come about in my short time here. I must admit, upon arriving I was…
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