I’m now 3 months into my study abroad program in Marseille and a lot has happened since my last post a month ago. The most notable development is the weather. Finally, it’s starting to feel like what I imagined the south of France would feel like. The past couple of days have been 70 degrees…
Author: Ryan
Early Takeaways
Time has absolutely flown here in Marseille, and I can’t believe I’m already at the two-month mark. I know time is only going to speed up as the weather gets warmer which is crazy to think about. I’ve experienced so much since being here and I’ve come up with three main takeaways. My first takeaway…
Expectations Abroad
I’ve been in France for a little over a month so I’ve had plenty of time to settle in. Honestly everything has gone smoothly thus far, and I haven’t had any major issues. Coming into this program I certainly had many expectations. Regarding personal expectations, I expected to have plenty of time to travel. Whenever…
Marseille Living
Since I’ve been in France for over a month, I’ve had plenty of time to settle in. Honestly, everything has gone smoothly thus far, and I haven’t had any major issues. One thing I noticed immediately was that my host institution KEDGE is very different from what I’m used to at Pitt. KEDGE is one…
A Familiar Feeling at Kedge
I’m a couple of weeks into my Marseille study abroad experience and I’m happy to say I’m settling in nicely. I’m able to navigate the city well using public transportation and my classes are going well. KEDGE Business School, the school I’m studying at is very different than the American university experience I’m used to….
A Semester in Marseille
It’s hard to believe I’m already on to my second study abroad program. It feels like just yesterday I was anxiously counting down the days until I left for Berlin, where I completed my first study abroad experience. That was all the way back in May. It’s already January, and I’m getting ready to spend…
Berlin Wrap-Up
I spent this past summer participating in the International Internship Program in Berlin. I chose this program because it allowed me to earn credits while working full time in another country. Before starting this program, I had never had an internship nor been to Europe, so this program was full of firsts. I went in…
To My Pre-IIP Self
Oh my, it’s the last week. I can’t believe I’m already saying that. One more week in Berlin and I’m out of Europe for a while. Well, kind of. This weekend I’m taking a short trip to Strasbourg, France which I’m seriously looking forward to, and then I’m returning to Berlin to meet up with…
A Full Time Berliner
I’ve been having such an amazing time in Berlin. I’ve grown to love this city, and it feels more and more like home each day. Whenever I think I’ve run out of new things to try, I discover more fun activities and cool places to explore. Being here has been a nice change from staying…
I Want it All
Another week filled with great times and delicious food has flown by in Berlin. More new activities were experienced and places were explored. My favorite food of all time is pizza, but surprisingly my new favorite Berlin food has become doner. Doner has been around since the Ottoman Empire days, but I had not heard…