I didn’t expect classwork abroad to be so different! I’ve been studying at the Richmond American College in Chiswick Park for the past two months, and by this point we’re halfway through the semester. With my first midterm this week, it’s a good moment to reflect on the academic environment here in the United Kingdom….
Tag: Spring 2025
My Journey to Florence
Ciao! I’m Denae Mobus, a junior at Pitt majoring in finance and a member of Alpha Kappa Psi. On campus, I’ve been able to dive into my interests in business and leadership, and this summer I’m looking forward to gaining even more professional experience! I’m currently studying in Florence through Pitt’s Global Business Institution in…
Closing this Chapter… for Now
Studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea, was a life-changing experience. On the surface, it gave me amazing friendships and a different academic environment. But on a deeper level, it gave me back my spark for learning, struggling with changing my educational path, and burning out. School felt like nothing more than a chore that needed…
Wow, leaving so soon…
Ahh, it has finally happened! All that hard work and preparation has paid off. I’m finally studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea. Though I knew this day was coming, even before I took the flight to Seoul, it still feels weird seeing the days count down to the single digits of how long I have…
Friendship <3
Especially during this current political climate, it was interesting studying and living in South Korea as an American. With two historic presidential administrations happening in both countries, the US seeing Trump’s second term and South Korea impeaching and prosecuting their former president, and having a rushed election. Due to these two events, I was asked…
Adjusting to Seoul
When I first came to Seoul, everything felt both completely foreign and somewhat familiar. Constantly researching and planning for my time abroad gave me some leeway, not completely feeling like a fish out of water, but like anyone else, I did experience culture shock. Whether it was different public transportation etiquette (such as almost complete…
My Florence Farewell!
Wow, I can’t believe my time in Florence is already coming to an end. It’s surreal to think that four months have passed so quickly—it truly feels like I just arrived, wide-eyed and unsure of what to expect. When I first stepped off the plane, I never imagined just how much this city would come…
Arrivederci, Firenze!
With only a week until I head back to the United States, I have spent some time reflecting on the amazing experience study abroad has provided me. The opportunity to spend a semester in Florence has been one of the most impactful times of my college career and has developed me as an individual significantly….
To My Donor… Thank You!
To my scholarship donor, Thank you for helping make this semester abroad possible! Studying in Florence has been one of the most impactful experiences of my college career, and I have grown as an individual in so many ways. Living in a new country challenged me to adapt in ways I hadn’t anticipated. Personally, I’ve…
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