Bonjour tout le monde! My name is Zoé MacKenzie, and I have just completed my junior year at the University of Pittsburgh. I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Sociology, with a minor in French. In addition to this, I have recently been accepted into the University’s 4+1 program through SPIA,…
Gains in Spain: What I hope to Learn!
Hi! My name is Aseda Asomaning, and I am a first year nursing student from Collegeville, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. I am currently a student in the Fredrick Honors College and am pursuing a Global Health Certificate alongside my nursing degree. Growing up surrounded by family members in healthcare, I was exposed early on…
Michelle’s Introduction to Berlin
I chose this experience to learn more about the process of bioscience breakthroughs as well as what bioscience entails historically and in the present world. I also chose this experience because I have never been to Berlin or Germany and Germany is incredibly advanced in the field of bioscience so I thought it would be…
Exploring São Leopoldo
Only an hour’s drive from Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, lies São Leopoldo, a small but lively town where our group spent the majority of our time. We were staying at a small hotel directly across the street from Unisinos, our partner university here. With this proximity, we were able to…
Biking in Amsterdam
I am just about halfway through my time in Amsterdam and have fallen in love with the city. While I have visited many museums, eaten great food, and been on amazing class trips, my favorite part about being here so far is simply strolling through the city. I have found great joy in exploring new…
What the Vietnamese Streets Taught Me About Community Priorities
Studying business abroad provides useful insights inside the classroom, but some of the most distinct lessons happen entirely outside of program coursework. Navigating the streets of Vietnam has forced me to look at infrastructure, public space, and advertising through a new lens. When compared to the car-centric, corporate-dominated landscape of Pittsburgh, the daily reality here…
First Week in Bucharest, Romania!
Hello! My name is Lucinda Posner, and I am a rising third year student studying political science, Spanish, and human rights and social justice in the Dietrich School. This summer, I will be in Romania for five weeks studying identity politics and political processes in Eastern Europe, heavily observing the effect of the Romanian Communist regime. I chose this…
Exploring (and Demystifying) Romania
Hi! I am Arjun Chopra, a rising junior in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the Frederick Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh. I am pursuing three degrees in Politics & Philosophy, Economics, and Statistics, along with the Civic Learning Distinction. After quite a hectic start to the trip (German efficiency does…
My experiences in São Leopoldo and Foz Do Iguaçu
Right away me and my group started learning everything we could about Brazilian infrastructure and culture. On the first day, we toured one of the largest cities in Brazil, Porto Alegre. Just a half hour drive from our hotel, this city hosted beautiful pieces of architecture including the Catedral Madre De Deus. My favorite part…
First Impressions of Prague!
Last week, I landed in Prague as part of the Comparative Economics of Central Europe program! I’m Nick Sobolewski, and I just finished my second year at Pitt, studying Economics with minors in French and Political Science. I leave in a couple of days for Krakow, Poland, and by now I can confidently say that…