For me, I did not have one dramatic event that made me realize I was away from home, it was more of a slow realization that I was fully responsible for myself in London. Everything from grocery shopping, to planning my own weekend trips, figuring out how to balance my classes, internship, and exploring London,…
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Hello! My name is Kylie Carmichael, and I am currently studying abroad in London! I am pursuing a degree Marketing in the College of Business Administration and completing a certificate in Digital Media. I plan to graduate in Spring 2026, and after graduation, I look forward to pursuing a career in advertising and public relations, where I can create impactful campaigns and drive brand awareness through strategic communication and consumer insights.
What London Has Taught Me
I chose the Global Business Institute Program in London, England because I wanted to challenge myself by living in a city that was completely unfamiliar, but had enough similarities to the United States that I would be able to easily find my footing. Specifically, the fact that they speak English in London has been very…
Navigating Cultural Differences in London
Hi! My name is Kylie Carmichael, and I am a junior in the University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration majoring in Marketing and working toward a certificate in Digital Media. This semester, I am studying abroad in London through the Global Business Institute semester program, which gives me the opportunity to take classes while…