Hi everyone! My name is Emily and I am majoring in Neuroscience, minoring in Chemistry, and have a certificate in Disability Studies. I have always wanted to study abroad and when I applied to Pitt a few years ago that was one of my goals in undergrad; however, I had no clue how I was…
Hello from London!
Hi everyone! My name is Jerry, and I’m writing this from my second day in London, feeling still a little jet-lagged but plenty excited about what lies ahead. I’m a Rehabilitation Science major with a Pathokinesiology certificate. I am on a pre-physical therapy path and plan to become a physical therapist. Outside of academics, I…
Nick’s off to London
Hi! I am Nicholas Sawicki, an incoming Junior with a major in Biological Science, a minor in Chemistry, and a certificate in Health Humanities and Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I am following a pre-med path and hope to attend medical school to become a physician. Beyond academics, I am involved in Pitt club sports as…
Beyond Belfast
On the final day of the two-week program Social Roots of Medical Innovation, we visited the Antrim Coast and Giant’s Causeway. We took in the beautiful sights, the expanse of fields and contrast between the greenery and cliffs by the clear water, the breeze against the warmth of the sun, the sounds of sheep and…
Ria’s leaving Chicago to go to London!
Hi! My name is Ria Karwande and I am an upcoming Junior at the University of Pittsburgh. I am studying Biological Sciences, with a minor in Chemistry, and two certificates in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine and Global Health. I am on the pre-medicine track, and hope to go to medical school to become a physician…
Fudging Through a Conversation on Sports
Nearly every day after our Elementary Italian course, my classmates and I go to the cafe nearby our classroom called Enzo’s Bar for breakfast and some much needed caffeine. Visiting Enzo’s is often an opportunity for us to get real world practice and experience in speaking Italian. From time to time, Professor Delfini will come…
Auf wiedersehen, Austria!
After spending time in Graz, Salzburg, and Vienna, our program’s time in Austria has officially come to an end. Learning the history of the Austrian nation, experiencing Austrian culture, and exploring different healthcare institutions all tied together to give me a holistic understanding of how Austria’s universal healthcare system functions. In Austria, roughly 99% of…
Farewell to Belfast
A full week has passed since I left Northern Ireland for the States. The Social Roots of Medical Innovation – Frederick Firsts Program has been one of the most meaningful and well-rounded experiences of my life. I have learned so much culturally, socially, academically, and internally. The experience focused on community care and its importance…
Zdravo from Slovenia!
Hello from Maribor, Slovenia! After my third week in Austria as part of the Comparative Healthcare in Graz program, we came to Slovenia for our fourth and final week. Time is flying fast, and I’m sad this wonderful experience is almost over. Although we are primarily based in Maribor for the week, we took a…
H2Switzerland!
Hello! I’m Anthony, a rising senior at Pitt. I major in Public Health on a pre-med track and am pursuing a certificate in Bioethics. After graduation, I plan to attend medical school and continue my research endeavors. I’ve worked on a variety of research projects, but my experience in a new country has exceeded all…