This was an absolute whirlwind of a program. It was so incredibly fast-paced, with multiple engagements for us to go to as a group every single day, and so many knowledgeable and driven people at the top of their respective fields for us to take notes from and discuss with. It was a very draining…
Author: Bora Ulutürk
Hi, my name is Bora. I'm from Bensalem, PA and am a rising senior at Pitt, double majoring in Political Science and Economics. I plan to graduate in December 2026, and aim to start a career in public/economic policy analysis.
The Legacy of Brutalism in Romania
Since the end of Communist Party rule in Romania in 1989, the country has put a great deal of collective effort into distancing itself from the regime. However, the legacy of this period of Romanian history remains present in a lot of ways in everyday life in Romania, particularly in the form of brutalist and…
You Probably Don’t Know Where Sinaia Is, But You Should
After nearly 2 weeks in Bucharest, our group piled into a Mercedes Sprinter van and drove off towards Transylvania, the region where we would be spending the rest of our time in Romania. After a stop in Piscu to tour a pottery workshop and have an amazing lunch — in my opinion the best meal…
Bucharest: The Perfect Introduction to Romania
Hello all! I’m Bora, a rising senior in the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences alongside the Frederick Honors College. I’m kicking off this summer by spending 5 weeks traveling around Romania and Brussels, Belgium as part of the Identity and Global Politics in Romania study abroad program. My choice to participate in this program…