Traveling to Cyprus, what immediately stood out to me was the lack of American influence and presence. I know that may sound naive or funny, but I had never traveled to a country where Americans were not everywhere. In my time here, I have been the first American someone had ever met, and that came…
Author: robertbilodeaupitt
Living Like a Local
I am proud to say that I am continuing to become more of a local in Nicosia. After two months here, I have got just about all the bus routes mapped out and I can definitely show you some of the best coffee shops downtown. Most of my learning has come from the unexpected; off-the-cuff…
No Worries in Nicosia
Flying into Cyprus, I was alone. No other Pitt student selected to study in Nicosia, and passport control even told me I was the only American on the flight when I arrived. Honestly, it was a little frightening. I had never traveled out of the country alone, and I thought I may have been dropped…
Lovely Nicosia
One of the most daunting parts of studying abroad is the fear of not settling in. Everything is a little different: the food, language, and pace of life. However, I am so thankful that I have easily transitioned to seeing Cyprus as my home. The University of Nicosia is located in Nicosia, Cyprus. Nicosia or…
Cyprus To-Dos!
Although I have only begun my journey I know that my time here will be finite. But, I am definitely set to make the most of it! My most important goal during my stay in Cyprus is to improve my Greek communication abilities. Reconnecting and relearning a language I grew up with was a huge…
Πάμε (Let’s go to) Cyprus
Hello! My name is Robert Bilodeau, and I am a rising third-year student in the College of General Studies. This year I will be studying at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus. As a quick geography reminder, Cyprus is an island European nation located in the Mediterranean below Turkey. At Pitt, I am pursing a…