I can’t believe that I’ve reached the end of my time as a study abroad student in Florence! So much has happened in so little time and I am so grateful to have experienced it all. I came to Florence as a curious, open-minded, and nervous traveler with no idea of what to expect. Met…
Tag: Spring 2023
Letter to my Pre-Departure Self: Florence
Dear Pre-Departure Jordan, Looking back at the past few months of my study abroad journey, I can say that I have grown so much throughout all of my experiences in Europe. From the start, I learned the true value of independence and self-sufficiency. I have always enjoyed my independence, but learning to trust myself in…
Goodbye Sydney!
This semester was truly one I will never forget. It was the perfect way to end my undergraduate experience at Pitt and I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to visit and study in such a unique location. Over the course of the semester, I took four courses – Australian History, Intercultural…
Lessons I Learned in Sydney
I think I have grown a lot from studying abroad in Sydney this semester. It got me out of my comfort zone by allowing me to meet new people and travel to places I never would have imagined being able to visit otherwise. I was nervous in the beginning of the program because I didn’t…
Skills I Learned in Sydney
I think I gained valuable transferable skills throughout my study abroad experience from both taking courses in a foreign country and traveling on the weekends. Some of the most important skills I gained/improved upon are problem-solving and adaptability. When you are studying abroad, there are many times when things do not go completely according to…
The Dog Days Are Over
A few random photos from this semester that just make me very happy!
Grazie Firenze!
I can’t believe my semester abroad is over! I have had the most enjoyable and experiential time of my life! I have grown so much as a person, student, and traveler. Over the past 4 months I made lifelong friends, gained a one-of-a-kind internship, and was able to travel more than I ever have before….
Arrivederci
It is so unbelievable to think that my time in Florence is at its end. It’s been nothing short of life-changing in the best (and toughest) way. Arriving home and reflecting on my semester has been a complete whirlwind. I have grown so much since January and I owe it to studying abroad this semester…
Farewell, London!
My last week in London has brought many different waves of emotions. Part of me is thrilled to be reunited with family and a sense of general familiarity, but the rest of me will miss everything that living here has blessed me with. This final week my friends and I took the time to take…
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