Throughout my time in Florence, I have seen tremendous personal, academic, and professional growth in myself and those around me. Before arriving in Italy, I was very unsure about whether leaving Pittsburgh for an entire semester was the right decision for me. Being in an entirely new environment for an extended period was both extremely…
Tag: Spring 2025
A Goodbye to London and a Big Thank You!
Hello! To conclude my experience in London, I wanted to take a trip back to how I received the opportunity to have my study abroad semester. I was incredibly lucky to have received a scholarship in order for me to experience studying, living, and learning in London. Not only has my filmmaking experience been fulfilled…
Arrivederci Firenze
It feels so weird writing this knowing it’s my last blog post for my study abroad experience. It has been 4 months full of life changing experiences and life long memories. I’ve grown more than I can put into words and I cannot believe it has flown by as fast as it has. I never…
So Long, London
Before coming to London, I was excited, nervous, and had so many questions about how this experience would go. Will I ever figure out how to use the tube? Will I make friends? Will my classes and internship help improve my marketing skills? Will I find my place here? Now as I enter the final…
Till Next Time Australia
What do you mean there is only one week left? Many others and I have been saying that phrase a lot. Since the moment I landed, my life has been go go go I didn’t realize how much time had passed. When I look back at it and really think about what I have done,…
The End of our Journey in Trinidad
This final reflection marks an end to the Trinidad journey! Bittersweet, I have reflected back at the efforts and experiences that came from our project and realized the invaluable academic, professional, and individual skills that I have been able to gain. It is incredible to me how much we were able to learn and accomplish…
My Final Reflection- GSL Puerto Rico
As my time with the Global Service Learning Project comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on how eye-opening this experience has been. Coming in as a business major, I didn’t expect was how much I would learn about environmental work and community development, and even work in a lab. Working with Caras con Causa…
GSL Wrap-Up
With the semester coming to an end and our project work being wrapped up, I’ve had the chance to reflect on my Global Service-Learning experience. There are four key lessons I took away from this project revolved around communication, teamwork, balance, and engagement. Communication Throughout the semester, I significantly developed my ability to communicate authentically,…
Beyond Bolivia
This experience taught me more than just international consulting. It challenged my perspectives on ethics, equity, and intercultural collaboration. One of the most impactful readings for me was about power dynamics and points of discomfort in business relationships. I realized how easy it is to impose well-intentioned ideas without fully grasping the local context. This…
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