After my time in London, I began to think about how this experienced has shaped where I want my career to go in the future. From interning with a multinational hotel group to interacting with people on the tube, being abroad made me appreciative of diversity. I plan on using this experience not only to…
Tag: Spring 2018
My Time Abroad
It is hard to sum up my experiences and time in London in a few paragraphs. It was the most unique and exhilarating experiences of my life. I have never felt more fulfilled after a semester than I do right now. When I first arrived, I was a bit nervous. Nervous that this experience wouldn’t…
the beginning of the end
As the semester is coming to a close, finals are being completed and my internship is coming to an end, I found myself with a lot of time on my hands. During my time here, the weather has been typical London weather, cold, rainy, and gloomy. But, during the last week of this program it…
Final Thoughts
I am very sad that my abroad experience has come to a close, but I extremely grateful to have had the opportunity. I would like to thank everyone who made it happen and made it so special, most notably my parents and Pitt Business for the generous scholarship. I can’t say enough about how wonderful…
Planning Ahead
Studying abroad is a huge commitment and a lot goes into it. For most people including myself, it is unbelievable experience that actually changes you. I believe it to be an essential experience for any student to have. Of course there will be challenges as with any other major change in life but it is…
Reflecting on My Time Abroad
Now that I’m back home in America, there has been a lot of time for reflection on the GBI program itself as well as it’s impact on myself. Since departing in January, I have without a doubt changed greatly as a person, growing to be more independent and comfortable in my own skin. Looking…
My Final Day in Europe
Today was my last day in Europe, and just so happened to be my 21st birthday. After the ending of my program in Florence, I traveled to Rome, Venice, Florence, and finally Paris. I don’t think it has hit me yet that this is my final night before returning to my life in the states….
Kilburn Park
Kilburn Park: After receiving my housing assignment in December, all I️ could do was look up my neighborhood on Google Earth Street View. Before arriving, I’ll admit I️ was a tad skeptical of my housing assignment. 8 college dudes. One 4-story flat. A neighborhood with mixed reviews online. I️ wasn’t sure what to think. But…
My First Premier League Game
London. The Premier League. This was a day I had dreamed about ever since I started following soccer (football) as an elementary schooler. I grew up playing soccer, following the top leagues, and playing FIFA Ultimate Team religiously. As the date on my ticket approached, I couldn’t have been more excited. I was able to…
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