My name is Neil Cahill, a third-year Urban Planning & Geographic Analysis major, and I have just wrapped up my first week of classes as part of my Rome: Art, Language, Culture program! The program is all about the architectural and linguistic past and present of “The Eternal City” Rome. It has been an absolute…
Growth in Greece
As I sit in this airport waiting to head to my next destination, I reflect on the eye-opening opportunity this trip has provided. Both inside and outside the classroom, I experienced events that broadened my perspective in ways I never expected. From a cultural standpoint, this experience taught me about the richness and heritage of…
A Modest Leader
As I prepared to travel on Plus3 Greece, I knew that there were some aspects of my leadership style that were already effective, but I also understood that there was room for improvement in order to be an even better leader. Personally, I enjoy being able to control and direct the group through the process…
Guten Tag from Graz, Austria!
Hello! My name is Arushi Bansal. I just finished my second year at Pitt as a Public Health major and Bioethics Certificate student. I am excited to say I have reached Graz, Austria, as part of the Comparative Healthcare in Graz program! I knew I wanted to participate in this program before I even committed…
Exploring Pittsburgh and Belfast!
Hi! My name Vega and I just completed my first year at the University of Pittsburgh in the Frederick Honors College. I am studying Neuroscience and planning to minor in Public Policy. This summer, I’m participating in the FHC Frederick Firsts’ Social Roots of Medical Innovation program. This is a two-week program split between Pittsburgh…
The Final Boss: Grocery Shopping in Florence
While living in Florence, I love eating at amazing restaurants and cafes. It has been incredible tasting the food of this region and country! Unfortunately, my wallet cannot afford spending money on restaurant food every night. So, after day three I knew that at some point I must travel to the Italian grocery store. I…
My Arrival at the Harlaxton Manor
Hi everyone! My name is Jacob Halka, and I’m studying abroad in England this May in a program focusing on Genomics and Precision Health through the School of Nursing. I’m a rising junior majoring in Molecular Biology, with a minor in Chemistry and a Public Communication of Science and Technology certificate. Upon our arrival in…
Dobry Den, Prague!
Hello everyone, my name is Mit Gohel, and I am a rising senior at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Economics with minors in Statistics and Computer Science. I am from Hatfield, right outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and I will be traveling to Prague, Czechia, for the first half of the program and then Krakow,…
6 Weeks Down Under!
Hello! My name is Colette and I am a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing a dual degree in Accounting and Finance. I’m originally from right outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, so coming to Pitt was definitely an adjustment at first. I remember being really nervous about stepping into something new and unfamiliar, but over time, I ended up loving it. Proving to myself that…
En route to Graz!
Hi everyone! My name is Bryn McCall and I just finished up my junior year at Pitt as a Natural Sciences major on the pre-physician assistant track. With a quick turnaround from a busy finals season, I’m on my way to begin the Comparative Healthcare in Graz program! I’ve been hoping to be a part…