Just recently, I completed my study abroad and internship experience in London. I was an International Funding Advisory Intern for Winnovart, a funding consulting firm, which meant I got to explore various research databases and funding programs. During my time there, I created charts, organized data, and even joined outreach calls. It was amazing to…
Author: Ryan Luftig
Hello! I’m Ryan Luftig from Plainview, NY, and I’m majoring in Business Analytics and Finance through the Pitt College of Business Administration, with a minor in Economics. I plan to graduate in Spring 2027, and I look forward to pursuing a career in business, where I can apply analytical and financial skills to solve complex business problems.
Walking Through London: What the City Taught Me
Studying in London has been an eye‑opening experience. It’s one thing to read about a city and hear things about it, and another to actually live in it every day. Coming from studying in Pittsburgh, I was surprised by how differently daily life is shaped by infrastructure and culture. These differences say a lot about…
Out of Office: Work-Life Balance in London
When I first came to London a couple of weeks ago, I expected the usual signs of a bustling city: the fast pace, the crowds, and the relentless energy. What I didn’t expect was how seriously people treated something called a bank holiday. Coming from a culture where public holidays often meant catching up on…
Beginning my journey in London!
Hello everyone, my name is Ryan Luftig, and I’m a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh College of Business Administration majoring in Finance and Business Analytics with an Economics minor. For the next six weeks this summer, I’ll be participating in the Pitt Global Business Institute (GBI) program in London, where I’ll be interning…