This summer has been nothing short of unforgettable. Two months may not seem like a long time, but from June to July, I experienced more than I ever expected, new places, new friendships, new challenges, and a completely different way of life. Looking back, it feels impossible to summarize everything that happened because every day…

During our orientation, our program directors told us that June was the best month of the year to be in Lisbon. You get to enjoy  the amazing weather, beautiful beaches, and most importantly, the major festivals. Portugal is divided into different districts, and each district has its own patron saint. In Lisbon, that saint is…

I am what I like to call a World Cup fan. I don’t really keep up with soccer year-round, but best believe that when the World Cup comes around, women’s or men’s, I am sitting in front of the TV watching as many games as I possibly can. It started during the 2018 World Cup…

I knew I wanted to hike in Portugal the second I found out I was going. After the first week of walking around Lisbon so much that my feet were covered in blisters and my toe was already bothering me, you would think I would have taken it easy. Instead, when my friends and I…

Hello! My name is Jahnavi Kotapati, and I am a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Public Health and Economics on the pre-medical track. I hope to become a doctor one day, and I have always been interested in understanding how healthcare can look different across communities and around the world. Studying…