One of the biggest differences I have noticed while living in Milan is how differently people can define professional success. In the United States, success is often closely tied to career progression. Getting promoted, earning a higher salary, taking on more responsibility, or building an impressive résumé are all commonly viewed as signs that someone…

After a long day of traveling, I finally made it to Milan, Italy! I’m Jake, a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Pittsburgh, and I’ll be spending the fall semester studying abroad in Milan. I chose to study abroad in Milan because I wanted the chance to experience a completely different part of the…