I’m back home after being in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I have been reflecting on the places I visited and the experiences I had throughout this study abroad program. Although the trip was different from what I expected, it still provided an opportunity to learn about Northern Ireland’s history and culture. As the trip came to…
Author: Eileen Pan
Hello! I'm Eileen from Long Island, NY and I'm a first year undergraduate student at Pitt's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. When I graduate in Spring 2028, I look forward to pursuing a doctoral degree in occupational therapy.
A New Perspective on Derry
One of my first “aha” moments during this study abroad trip happened when visiting Derry. Before coming to Northern Ireland, most of what I knew about Derry came from the show Derry Girls. I was really excited to see the famous Derry Girls mural in person (as pictured below) because it was something I immediately…
Hello from Belfast!
Despite a missed flight and long travel days, I finally made it to Belfast, Northern Ireland! I’m Eileen and I’m a first-year student majoring in rehabilitation science on the pre-occupational therapy track. I’m participating in the Social Roots of Medical Innovation Maymester pilot program partnered with Queen’s University Belfast (shown below). I chose this location…