It’s strange saying goodbye to not only Brussels but Europe as a whole; I felt a significant cultural adjustment as I returned to the U.S. Our group spent two weeks right next to the headquarters of the European Union, visiting government officials in the various agencies, as well as assisting bodies like NATO, and learning…

I have loved my time in Brussels so far! I am very struck by how different it is from the states, especially in terms of architecture and the feel of life. This is my first time in Europe, and, as silly as it sounds, I’m amazed at how European it truly feels, according to the…

My name is Sam Podnar, and I am an incoming junior studying Politics and Philosophy with a minor in Economics. I am heavily involved in local political organizing, which I engage in through the College Democrats at Pitt, and I am interested in working on public policy in the future. I write for the Policy…