I’m a nontraditional student majoring in English writing with a minor in English literature. I’m planning to graduate from Pitt at the end of next year and then go on to graduate school, either for an MFA in creative writing or a PhD in literature. Ultimately, I’d like to pursue both degrees and eventually to…
Home From Munich!
I have many thoughts about this trip; however, one of my main takeaways is that things tend to not be as scary as they originally seem. When I left the US for Munich, I was so nervous as it was my first international flight and my first time in a different country which was made…
Accessibility in Munich
As I mentioned in a previous post I have a certificate in Disability Studies. So, with that in mind I wanted to compare the accessibility of Munich and the US. The US has the ADA (the Americans with Disabilities Act), and Germany has different laws for disability rights. I am not that familiar with…
Heading West
Hi, my name is Owen Lyons, and I am a rising Sophomore taking People and Other Animals with Dr. Emily Wanderer this summer in Wyoming. As an Anthropology major, I have been looking forward to this course all summer, getting a chance to experience a part of the United States that I have never seen…
Day Trip in Italy!
Our first trip of the day was to Siena! After an early morning bus ride, we started off with a walking tour. Siena is beautiful and the history is very interesting! For lunch we all got Pici pasta, which Siena is known for. It was delicious! Our next destination was San Gimignano! This town is…
Entering Wyoming
After a smooth trip to Denver and then a road trip with my group brought me to Laramie, Wyoming. My name is Liam Theodorakos a second year Bioengineering student taking part in the Writing Wyoming summer program. I chose this program to expand my horizons as well as learn more about people and how they…
Learning to Hike Again in The Snowy Range of the Medicine Bow Mountains
At home, I always liked walks. Small hikes into the woods, maybe a couple of miles or so (usually under 5) to just enjoy my surroundings, usually with my father. Given here, in Wyoming, things like getting food and my current state of shelter are rather similar to home (we’re quite literally in a dorm),…
Stromatolites in the Snowy Range
On July 14, our group visited the Snowy Range in Wyoming’s Medicine Bow Mountains, and the hike we ventured on was an immense success. A majority of the hike was focused on learning more about stromatolites, which to the average human will look like a basic brown rock but to a geologist, is one of,…
Growing Through Global Experiences: Skills I’ve Developed While Studying Abroad in Seoul
Studying abroad in Seoul has challenged me in ways that have helped me grow both personally and professionally. While I expected to learn about Korean culture and experience life in a new country, I didn’t realize how many soft skills, technical skills, and global competencies I would develop along the way. Living in a completely…
Pete to Poland
Hi! My name is Peter Frankunas, though most people call me Pete (hence the title). This summer, I’ll be spending eight weeks in Poland! I’ll be based in Kraków, but I’ll also be traveling to different regions of the country throughout my stay. Poland isn’t the most common destination for students studying abroad, so you…