Throughout my time in Brussels, I have experienced multiple site visits at government institutions, and participated in presentations held by government employees. We visited the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the Council of the European Union. The Commission drafts legislation and sets the policy agendas for the European Union (EU). The Commission has two…
From Prague to Pittsburgh: Heading Home!
When I finished my last day of the Plus3 Program, I spent my final evening getting ready for bed and packing my bag until 12:30 AM. I passed out for 2.5 hours before waking up for my Uber arriving at 3:30 AM to catch my 6:50 AM flight from Prague to London. After a long…
The Wrong Side of the Sidewalk
There is a very specific kind of panic that comes from realizing you are walking on the wrong side of the sidewalk in a city that already knows that you don’t belong there. Not that anyone corrects you directly. The locals don’t stop to educate you. Rather, they simply continue moving forward with the quiet…
A Wee Scottish Adventure
About a week into the trip, we had our first free day without any scheduled activities. So, I bought tickets to go on a bus tour through the Highlands from Edinburgh. Another student, Katelyn, joined me on the excursion, helping us to get to know each other better. The tour was operated by Highland Experience…
G’day from the Land Down Under!
Hi everyone! My name is Oviya Srinivasan, and I’m a rising junior at Pitt’s School of Business. I’m pursuing a Marketing major, Economics minor, and Sports Management Certificate. This summer, I will be traveling to the “land down under” to participate in the Pitt Business Sydney Summer Sports program! As I write this, I have…
Cultural Excursions in Rural Austria
Hello again! I am reporting back after my second week in the Comparative Healthcare in Graz program. Last weekend, I enjoyed a weekend trip to Salzburg, Austria, and this weekend, I had a beautiful getaway to Budapest, Hungary. We only have one week left in Austria before we head to Slovenia! Between the two weekend…
WOW Ecuador
One of my first real “wow” moments happened while we were canoeing deep into the Amazon on our way to visit the Waorani tribe. Hours into the ride, we passed a beach along the river where members of an uncontacted tribe were standing and simply watching us. They didn’t wave, speak, or really react at…
Ecuduor Final Thoughts
Welcome back, traveler, it’s hard to believe this journey is finally coming to an end. As I sit and reflect on everything we experienced throughout Ecuador and the Amazon, I realize this trip became so much more than just a study abroad program. From hiking volcanoes and swimming through waterfalls to living alongside the Waorani…
McKenna’s Magical Month in Scotland
Hi everyone, I’m McKenna! I’m a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh, with a double major in Economics and History and a minor in Law, Criminal Justice, and Society. Alongside this, I am completing a certificate in Medieval and Renaissance Studies and another in Public and Professional Writing. This month I traveled to Edinburgh…
Time Flies on a Bullet Train
Studying abroad in Florence means adopting the lifestyle of the native city dwellers, that also means using their transportation. Specifically, I mean the bullet trains. My first “wow” moment was booking and using these trains to travel to Venice for a weekend. It was amazing how simple it was to book the ticket online and…