It’s crazy to think that the GBI Sydney program is over, and six weeks have flown by that quickly. I have done two prior study abroad programs at Pitt and this one was by far my favorite. When reflecting upon my six weeks, I would say that I learned a lot, not only from my…
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Developing My Skills Down Under
Working at TEG has been my first real internship experience, which was one of the main reasons I chose this program. I wanted to get that real world experience that required me to apply all of these skills and information I have been learning though my coursework. This internship has allowed me to draw those…
We’re Halfway There
Hello again! Currently, at this point in the program, we are 3 weeks down and have 3 weeks left to go. Everyone said 6 weeks would fly by, and they were not lying, I can’t believe we’re halfway done already. The new university I’m studying at is the University of Technology Sydney where I am…
Sydney in Sydney – How Ironic
G’day mate! My name is Sydney Sparks, and I am a rising junior at Pitt in the College of Business Administration. At Pitt I study Finance and Business Information Systems while also pursuing a certificate in Business Analytics. On campus, I am involved in a number of organizations including the Blue and Gold Society where…
So Thankful: Haller Fellowship Final Reflection
And just like that, 2 weeks have passed. This program has been challenging, stressful (in a good way), informative but most importantly very, very rewarding. Going into the fellowship I mostly expected lectures from professors and time to be used for group work on our own, but it turned out to be the complete opposite….
The Mindset of Success: The Entrepreneurial Mindset
The general consensus is that an entrepreneur is someone that is creative and comes up with innovative ideas and then applies those ideas to make them a reality. Though part of this may be true, a big part of being an entrepreneur is having the entrepreneurial mindset. What is this you may ask? An entrepreneurial…
Studying in London…Through My MacBook – Haller Global Honors Fellowship – Day 1
Hello, my name is Sydney Sparks and I am an incoming freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. Here I plan on pursuing my interest in finance as a student of the College of Business Administration and the Honors College. I am from Baldwin, New York where I’ve lived my whole life and have recently graduated…
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