10 more days until I say, “Arrivederci, Firenze,” and it could not feel less real. These past four months have held some of the most special, eye-opening moments of my life, and I will cherish my time abroad forever. I have changed and grown so much throughout this experience. Professionally, I have noticed that I…

Without a doubt, one of my favorite trips abroad has been to Morocco. While I had been anticipating it for a while, as it was a trip I wanted to take since before coming to Europe, my expectations were completely blown away upon landing in Africa. The 10-hour bus ride to the Sahara Desert seemed…

Ciao! The weather in Florence has finally hit a steady period of warmth (60s), and there have been far fewer rainy days. However, the weather here was the last thing I needed to “adapt to,” as it was in the 40s when I arrived (as opposed to the negatives in Pittsburgh). One cultural aspect I…

During my semester in Florence, I am taking a mixture of art, Italian culture, and business classes. These have all helped me both improve my knowledge of finance in international settings and learn more about the city’s history. As I reach the midpoint of my semester, especially with midterms beginning, I can see how much…

Ciao! I’m Ella Yurick, a junior at Pitt double-majoring in finance and accounting with a minor in computer science. I’m currently studying in Florence through Pitt’s Global Business Institution in partnership with CEA CAPA. I love traveling and exploring new places, which is a big reason I decided to study abroad. While I have always…