During my 10-day stay in Berlin, I got to explore a lot. However, most of the exploration that was done was scheduled within my program. I didn’t get much free alone time to myself. So on the last day of my trip, I decided to take myself on a solo date and do what I…
One Flight, One Dream, One New Home
When I first arrived in Portugal, I was absolutely terrified. I had no clue what to expect. All I knew was that I was entering a whole new undiscovered territory. This is technically my first time solo traveling, so I was basically just playing everything by the ear. The first couple weeks have felt like…
Love Letter to My Eurosummer
This summer has been nothing short of unforgettable. Two months may not seem like a long time, but from June to July, I experienced more than I ever expected, new places, new friendships, new challenges, and a completely different way of life. Looking back, it feels impossible to summarize everything that happened because every day…
First Two Weeks in Kraków
Having completed my first two weeks at school, I feel like my Polish has improved quite a bit. Being in an environment for six hours a day where we communicate only in Polish during class has really pushed me to learn quickly. Not only have we been studying the language, but I’ve also had the…
Patron Saints and Street Parties
During our orientation, our program directors told us that June was the best month of the year to be in Lisbon. You get to enjoy the amazing weather, beautiful beaches, and most importantly, the major festivals. Portugal is divided into different districts, and each district has its own patron saint. In Lisbon, that saint is…
Vamos Portugal!
I am what I like to call a World Cup fan. I don’t really keep up with soccer year-round, but best believe that when the World Cup comes around, women’s or men’s, I am sitting in front of the TV watching as many games as I possibly can. It started during the 2018 World Cup…
Blisters and FOMO
I knew I wanted to hike in Portugal the second I found out I was going. After the first week of walking around Lisbon so much that my feet were covered in blisters and my toe was already bothering me, you would think I would have taken it easy. Instead, when my friends and I…
Hello Lisboa!
Hello! My name is Jahnavi Kotapati, and I am a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Public Health and Economics on the pre-medical track. I hope to become a doctor one day, and I have always been interested in understanding how healthcare can look different across communities and around the world. Studying…
Paris Holds the Key!
Hi everyone! This is Sidra Zammam. During my trip to London, I recently had the good fortune of visiting Paris for a weekend. I knew before embarking on my trip that if I didn’t do this, I would regret it for the rest of my life. When my roommates and I were planning this out,…
Observations and Experiences at King’s
As I approach the end of my 8-week medical internship, I have reflected on the fulfilling experiences and opportunities I have had at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. As a full-time intern in the anesthetics department, I improved my skills in professional communication and leadership. I have also improved my ability to liaise between…