During my time abroad I took many weekend trips to other countries. These budget trips were booked using the cheapest airlines and low rated hostels, but ended up always being an amazing time. One of my favorite aspects of these short vacations was the friendships I formed in my hostel rooms. Sometimes these rooms would…

Looking back on all of my trips this semester, the highlight was definitely my two week spring break trip to Oslo, Stockholm, and Copenhagen. This journey was with two friends I met in my program, we each had a back pack and one shared carry-on which was packed to the brim. This trip gave me…

Throughout my time here in Paris I have grown to love the sustainability and greenery of the city. From the many parks to the policy initiatives, I appreciate the care put into making a major city like Paris green, yet functional. I am taking a class called “Green Growth, Sustainability, and The New Economy” which…

Hello! My name is Cora Anderson and I am studying abroad in Paris, France this semester. I am a Sophomore at Pitt studying Political Science and Public Policy with a certificate in Public and Professional Writing. Here in Paris I am taking courses through the program IES where the majority of my classes are concentrated…