Being blessed with the incredible opportunity to live in and explore Sydney for six weeks has been life changing. Australia has always held the number one spot on my travel list and now I am finally living my childhood dream. Although I had a strong intuition I would fall in love with the nature, I…

Prior to participating in this study abroad program, I lacked any prior internship experience. The prospect of interning for Planting Seeds, an environmental non-profit organization focused on pollinators, initially seemed daunting to me. Even the process of applying for an internship placement was uncharted territory, as I had never before submitted my resume or cover…

Attending classes on the University of Technology Sydney’s campus has helped emerge myself in the typical atmosphere of a local student. The short walk to the CAPA building passes by the light rail track, many bikers (some are even delivery drivers,) populous trees, and squawking wild birds, like cockatoos. As a person who has always…

Hi, my name is Vanessa Pratt! I am originally from a small town in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, but I am now a rising senior at Pitt pursuing marketing, supply chain management, and environmental studies majors with a certificate in sustainability. On campus, I am involved in several student organizations including the American Marketing Association, Epsilon…