Since my return home from Portugal, I have had some time to reflect on my experiences this summer. My time in Lisbon not only provided me with valuable insights and lessons for my academic and professional career, but also helped me understand how to better enjoy life. While I learned countless things working in my…
Author: Matan Cohen
Hello! I am Matan Cohen from Baltimore, Maryland and I'm a rising Junior at the University of Pittsburgh. I am currently Majoring in Economics and Psychology, and I plan to attend law school when I graduate!
Time Flies
Two months sounds like a long time. It can also feel like a long time; for example when you can’t sleep on the plane ride or when your allergy medication runs out. But two months can also feel incredibly short; like when one month into the program, half of the friends you’ve made go home…
World Cup!
The Portuguese love soccer. Children, teenagers, and adults pass around soccer balls in parks and on the sidewalks. My coworkers discuss their favorite club teams, praise their best players or criticize their coaches on a daily basis. It seems as though every other person I walk by wears a Ronaldo jersey. In normal times, the…
Working in a Different Culture
During the short time I’ve spent living and working in Lisbon, I have observed a significantly different work environment then what I am familiar with in the United States. The 9-5 here is not strict like in the U.S. As my boss Sarah put it, “nobody is looking at the clock”. At my office, if…
Prepping for Portugal!
Hello! My name is Matan Cohen and I am a rising Junior at the University of Pittsburgh. I am currently studying Economics and Psychology, with minors in Political Science and Philosophy. After graduation, I plan to attend law school, although I am not yet quite sure what type of law I want to practice. In…