Jessie Lovallo Jessie LoVallo Global Business Institute: Sydney Spring 2023 Hello again! It has been a few weeks since I last posted and I have made lots of memories in new places that I would love to share! For our spring break, we flew to Queenstown, New Zealand for the week. Immediately walking off the…
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Adapting to Florence
After seven weeks of living in Italy, there have been many challenges living in another country we has student have had to adapt to. I think the first challenge I’ve been facing is managing my typical school routine while also being abroad. Living in Italy offers so many opportunities to travel, experience other cultures, and…
Adapting to the Italian culture
Studying abroad In Florence is a dream come true for many American students, including myself. The opportunity to immerse oneself in a new culture and explore a different way of life is an experience that is both exciting and challenging. While my time here has been extremely rewarding, there have certainly been some difficulties in…
Adapting to Life in Florence
There are a couple of things that are a part of the culture in Italy that I have had a hard time assimilating. First, there is the concept in Italy of “Bella Figura”, which I learned about in my cross-cultural psychology class, where the importance of how one looks and physical appearance is crucial to…
Adapting to Aussies
Jessie Lovallo Jessie LoVallo Global Business Institute: Sydney Spring 2023 Hi, it’s Jessie! I am a little over a month into my experience abroad and wish I could slow down the days. It has been the most memorable time getting to have this opportunity to explore a new culture in a new city, but with…
This new place I’ve grown to call home
My academic experience in Florence thus far has been one I thoroughly enjoy for a number of reasons. Starting with my Global Supply Chains course, my professor has created the kind of environment that makes us students want to engage and participate during class lecture. It was intimidating at first just being called on to…
Florence and the Distinct Academic Environment
In Florence, the only primary business course I am taking is international finance, but the class itself is much broader and covers a wider range of topics than the typical finance class I find at Pitt. The class talks about exchange rates, investing in other counties, how different stock exchanges and banks work around the…
Classes Abroad!
Jessie Lovallo Jessie LoVallo Global Business Institute: Sydney Spring 2023 Hello, it’s Jessie! I am fortunate enough to share that I have been having a wonderful academic experience here while also being able to explore the city and participate in all the fun activities this country has to offer. I am taking 12 credits, which…
G’day Mate!
Hello! I’m Mariah Smith and I’m currently a senior here at Pitt studying Human Resource Management and Sports Management. If I were to describe myself, I would say I am a highly motivated and determined person. Throughout my life I have always set goals for myself both personally and professionally, and continue to strive towards…
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