Introduction

Hello everyone!  My name is Frances Adams, and I am an incoming freshman at the University of Pittsburgh College of Business Administration and the David C. Frederick Honors College. I was born and raised in Barrington, Rhode Island, a small town in an even smaller state.   I love working with people and have an…

Saying Goodbye to patientMpower

I cannot believe this is the last week of my internship! There were moments when time went slow but in general, it has completely flown by! I remember my very first day standing outside in the rain because I got there way too early! It is exciting for me to look back on all that…

Taking a Leap of Faith

Good afternoon from Dublin, Ireland! We are currently in the midst of a massive heat wave! My whole life I’ve been privileged enough to say that I grew up with air conditioning and even though it may be hot in the summer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at least I can always find a place that’s cool….

Lessons of London!

During my time in London, I’ve had the opportunity to learn from experiences in my international internship and develop professional skills that will benefit me in many future roles. This summer, I am interning at an entrepreneur consulting company based in London that works with businesses globally. I was primarily a data research and analytics…

Flexibility and Finding the Right Words

Now that I’ve reached the halfway point of my International Internship experience, it’s really interesting to look back on everything I’ve done. It’s even more interesting to think about everything else that will happen in these final four weeks. Considering how much has happened and how many new things I’ve experienced in these past four…

So Much to Learn in London!

With every new week in London, I am becoming more and more comfortable living, working, and learning in this new environment. One of the biggest adjustments was to my new classes at the capa center. During this program, I am taking Shakespeare in London, a literature course that outlines and analyzes Shakespeare’s works and influences…

Getting My Steps In

 During my stay in London, I am taking 6 total credits through an International Marketing Course and an International Internship course. Both of these courses are run by CAPA The Global Education Network. CAPA’s classrooms are located in Kensington, in the western part of central London – just down the road from Kensington Palace! The…

Settling into Life in London!

Hello! My name is Hannah Sweeney and I am currently studying abroad in London on the Global Business Institute Summer program. I am a rising Junior in the College of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh. At Pitt, I am majoring in Finance and Business Information Systems with a certificate in Business Analytics. At…

And Now, Without Further Ado …

Hi Everyone! I’m Annabeth Collis, and I’m a rising senior at Pitt. I’m majoring in English Literature, minoring in Creative Writing, and receiving a certificate in Children’s Literature. I’m originally from Buffalo, New York. Buffalo is in Western New York – pretty much as far as you can get from New York City while still…