5. As your program comes to a close, reflect on the outside of the classroom lessons that you have learned. How do you plan to apply these and take them forward into the rest of your academic career at Pitt and beyond? The main lesson that comes to mind is a rather simple one –…

4. During your program, we want you to focus on an area of infrastructure, society, or culture that interests you OUTSIDE of your coursework on the program. Think about things like what is advertised versus not; use and modes of transportation; access and attitudes around healthcare; sustainability; etc. What similarities and differences can you find…

3. Tell us about your first “wow” or “aha” moment – think about that experience, interaction, or even mistake that really drove home the point that you are in a different country or culture. How can this moment become a learning opportunity? I remember when we first arrived in Austria. Exhausted, but happy to be…

1. Outside of the coursework on your program, how do you expect to grow personally and professionally on the program? It’s our expectation that every student on a global experience will face culture shock, language differences, and homesickness. We encourage you to think beyond these opportunities for growth and really dig into your own goals…