Hi all, Sadly my time abroad in Sydney has come to an end and I am writing my post from the comfort of my home in the States. But what a journey it has been! Never would I have imagined to have such an incredible experience this semester, of course I thought it would be…
Tag: Spring 2024
An Unforgettable Semester
Stepping onto the cobblestone streets of Florence, Italy, marked the beginning of a transformative journey that would shape my personal growth in profound ways. As I reflect on my study abroad semester, I am filled with gratitude for the experiences that expanded my worldview, ignited my passion for travel, and fostered meaningful connections with people…
A Letter to My Pre-Departure Self
To my pre-departure self… Eight months ago, you were sitting at home wondering if you could study abroad, and you had worries about the language, the culture, the food, classes, and adjusting to life abroad. I know that you have some doubts about the whole process, but I promise you it will be worth it….
A Summary of my Time Across the Pond
The past 100 days in London have been one of the greatest life-long experiences of my life. I traveled to new cities and countries. The second weekend here, I took a trip with CEA CAPA to Stonehenge and Bath. Bath was so pretty and I hope to go back there soon. The next weekend, I…
Grazie Mille Firenze
First off, I want to express my gratitude to everyone at Pitt that has supported me and helped me take part in this global experience. To my donor thank you so much for your generous contribution and help in my personal/professional growth. This study abroad experience has been an unforgettable experience and I feel like…
Dear, Breanna. Look How You’ve Grown!
If I were to write a letter, and give it to my pre-departure self, there are some things I would want myself to know. The first piece of advice is to pack lightly and leave extra room for things to take back with me. Florence has beautiful leather shops, jewelry shops, and book shops. Shipping…
Never Stop Learning
Dear Pre-Departure Sikai, You’re about to have one of the most exciting and life-changing experiences. During your time abroad, you’ll learn not just about the world around you, but also about yourself. You’ll uncover how you want to live your life, how you prefer to experience things, the type of people you want to surround…
Thank you GBI!
My time in London has been a huge growing experience for me, both personally and academically. Personally, this is the longest I have gone without being home. Last summer I lived abroad but it was only for 8 weeks instead of 14. And whenever I am on Pitt’s campus, I go home at least twice…
Growing Globally
Before even attending my first college class, I knew that I wanted to study abroad. From a young age, traveling was very important to me and a way that I am able to express myself and engage in different culture. I choose to study abroad in Australia because I felt as though it was a…
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