Exploring In Switzerland

One of the most impactful experiences I have had so far in my abroad experience was exploring during my trip to Switzerland with my roommates. We made Zürich our home base for the weekend. We did a six-hour tour that took us all around the city by bus and on foot through Old Town, learned…

Adapting to Life and Learning In Madrid

Since living in Madrid for about a month, I’ve made many adjustments to adapt to life in Spain. The daily rhythm of life in Madrid is a lot different from that in the United States. For example, meals and social activities happen at a much later time. Dinner usually is around 9 or 10 pm,…

Academic Experiences In Madrid

This semester, I am studying at the Universidad Antonio de Nebrija in Madrid as part of my Global Management Major and Corporate/Community Relations Certificate at the University of Pittsburgh. I am taking International Management, Sports Industry and Its Role in European Culture, Women’s Roles in Modern Day Spain, and a Spanish Language class. I think…

PRP – First Week In Madrid!

Hi, my name is Sydney Rathnayaka. I am a Junior Global Management major, also pursuing a certificate in Corporate and Community Relations at the University of Pittsburgh. At Pitt, I am a member of Tri Sigma Sorority and a Junior Analyst in the Smart Women Securities Club (SWS). This semester, I am studying abroad in…