Wow. It is hard to believe that I only have two weeks left of the semester. These past few months have been truly transformative and unforgettable. As the first in my family to attend college and study abroad, I am really grateful for this opportunity. I knew going abroad would be a challenge, but I…
Arrivederci, Firenze!
10 more days until I say, “Arrivederci, Firenze,” and it could not feel less real. These past four months have held some of the most special, eye-opening moments of my life, and I will cherish my time abroad forever. I have changed and grown so much throughout this experience. Professionally, I have noticed that I…
The Moroccan Dunes
Without a doubt, one of my favorite trips abroad has been to Morocco. While I had been anticipating it for a while, as it was a trip I wanted to take since before coming to Europe, my expectations were completely blown away upon landing in Africa. The 10-hour bus ride to the Sahara Desert seemed…
Cheers, London
It feels like a week ago when I first got to London, not knowing many people, and curious about how these next few months would go. Now at this point, with just two weeks to go, all I can say is wow. These last few months have changed my life in ways I couldn’t have…
Late Dinners and Local Lessons
Ciao! The weather in Florence has finally hit a steady period of warmth (60s), and there have been far fewer rainy days. However, the weather here was the last thing I needed to “adapt to,” as it was in the 40s when I arrived (as opposed to the negatives in Pittsburgh). One cultural aspect I…
A New Academic Rhythm
During my semester in Florence, I am taking a mixture of art, Italian culture, and business classes. These have all helped me both improve my knowledge of finance in international settings and learn more about the city’s history. As I reach the midpoint of my semester, especially with midterms beginning, I can see how much…
Completing an Internship in Germany
The timing of the academic calendar in Germany is very different than in the US. Here, there is a winter (October to February) and summer (April to July) semester rather than fall and spring. Furthermore, there is a two month pause between the semesters, which is most often utilized by students to conduct research, write…
Elizabeth in Florence!
Ciao! My name is Elizabeth Russell, and I am a junior studying natural science on the pre-physician assistant track at Pitt. I am currently studying studio art in Florence, Italy, for the semester. I have been having an amazing time learning and growing as an individual through my classes and travels. I chose to study…
Cora in Paris!
Hello! My name is Cora Anderson and I am studying abroad in Paris, France this semester. I am a Sophomore at Pitt studying Political Science and Public Policy with a certificate in Public and Professional Writing. Here in Paris I am taking courses through the program IES where the majority of my classes are concentrated…
Learning Curve
A major reason why I chose Queens was to experience education in a different country. Upon enrolling in classes, I knew it would be difficult. However, I was a little surprised as to how different it would be over here, and the learning curve was real. The biggest difference is the grading system. In the…