Auf Wiedersehen, au revoir, arrivederci, buna notg! It was very hard saying good bye to Switzerland – and not just because of the language barrier! I had the most amazing experience abroad and am so thankful for the opportunity and especially the funding from the Pitt Honors College, which helped make this experience possible. Though…
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📍Montreux, Switzerland – Blog #7
I can’t believe this trip is coming to a close so soon…Even though it was a brief, 2-week experience, I feel like I have learned and experienced so much. I am grateful to have had such an amazing group of students, amazing tour guides, and interesting educational experiences while still being able to have tons…
📍Geneva, Switzerland – Blog #6
Here in Geneva, the main language is French, and even the architecture looks different than the previous, German-speaking parts of Switzerland. There are creperies, high-end shopping, and huge plazas with outdoor seating for restaurants. This afternoon, after we got settled in our hotel and had lunch by Lake Geneva, we went for a visit to…
📍Interlaken, Switzerland – Blog #5
Challenges while in-country… The biggest challenge I have faced while in Switzerland is probably the language barrier. Switzerland has 4 official languages: German, Italian, French, and Romansh. Unfortunately for me, I have only taken Spanish, so being in the German-speaking parts of Switzerland so far has been pretty challenging. Luckily, most everyone can speak even…
📍Bern, Switzerland – Blog #4
Today’s prompt asked me to reflect on my initial expectations for the program and if they have changed at all during my time abroad. Like I mentioned in a previous post, I really tried to start the experience without any expectations and an open mind. However, we all have predisposed biases that we can’t really…
📍Basel, Switzerland – Blog #3
It is hard to believe we are already onto our second city of the program – Basel. After visiting the Institute of Nursing at Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Winterthur, I feel like I have a good foundation for what the nursing school curriculums look like in Switzerland and now am excited to compare…
📍Zurich, Switzerland – Blog #2
After 12 hours of a car ride, two planes, and a train, I have arrived in Zurich! Even after just a few days, I have found Zurich to be a very picturesque, charming city. Shortly after settling in, my fellow students and I ventured out around town. We walked down cobblestone streets to a park…
Introduction: Healthcare Delivery in Switzerland Summer 2022
Hello! My name is Mandy Cooper, and I am a junior nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh. During my time at Pitt, I have become increasingly interested in global health and addressing/reducing health disparities. After taking several classes to obtain a Certificate in Global Health, I am even more motivated to learn about international…
Uphill Battles
Thank you! The past three months have been some of the most rewarding months of my college experience. I learned more about myself as a student and researcher than I anticipated. So while, I am extremely proud of the work we all completed this summer, I am even more proud of the people we became…
Learning How to Communicate Effectively
People diagnosed with hearing loss often have complex diagnoses because there are so many causes and forms of hearing loss. Therefore, when presenting my research, I think it will be important to provide a thorough background with explanations of different types of hearing loss and how they are specifically or uniquely treated. Furthermore, many people…