Almost Time for Puerto Rico!

I can’t believe we are just hours away from departure! I am looking forward to this amazing experience. For our Global Service Learning Program, my group and I are traveling to Puerto Rico to work with All People Be Happy and Caras Con Causa in the Environmental Lab School (LabCom) to create a lasting impact…

Forever Minding the Gap

Reflecting on my time abroad in London, I am grateful for the experiences, friends, professors, and opportunities that I have been able to encounter. From exploring iconic landmarks to immersing myself in the city’s diverse culture, every moment has been a stepping stone towards personal growth and discovery. The bustling streets and vibrant energy welcomed…

Looking Forward to More From Vienna!

These past two months have been nothing short of amazing. In only a short amount of time, I feel at home in Vienna and am dreading leaving when all of my classes finish. One of my classes has already ended, but I have my remaining three until the semester ends in June, two of which…

Reflecting on my time in London

I cannot believe that my study abroad experience in London is coming to an end. This has been one of the most rewarding and fun experiences of my life and I take with me such good memories of this time. It felt so nice to live in London, in my own space, and live like…

How Lucky Am I

Before leaving for my semester abroad, I cried as I packed up my apartment and said goodbye to my friends staying in Pittsburgh; sad that I wasn’t sure the next time I’d see them. While in college, chapters open and close like clockwork, so I’ve gotten used to goodbyes. While I turn the next page,…

Farewell Firenze

As I look on my last few days abroad, I cannot help but feel grateful for the many experiences and memories I have made her. I had the opportunities to travel to a number of different countries, explore different cultures, and learn about history. I have made great friends that I cannot wait to see…

A Final Goodbye to London

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…

My Final Moments and Reflections in Florence

In the last few days of the abroad semester, I look around Florence feeling grateful, excited, and sad at the same time. A bittersweet goodbye to a wonderful city and community, I reflect on all the ways I have changed since coming January 8th. It is safe to say, studying abroad was one of the…

Thank You, and Arrivederci

My study abroad experience has changed my life. I’ve met friends, learned lessons, and experiences once in a lifetime opportunity that I wouldn’t have been able to do back home. Being said, I express my deepest gratitude for the financial support enabling me to have the chance to experience personal and academic growth. Thankfully I’ve…