My time in Florence has ended, and now, a few weeks later, I’ve come back to my regular life feeling completely changed. This program challenged me in so many more ways than just academically. In just two months, I’ve felt my entire perception of the world expanding, and I have grown in so many ways,…
Author: tumayonat
Hello! My name is Tümay Onat, and I'm from Northern Virginia, about 15 minutes outside of DC. I'm a rising senior, majoring in Biological Sciences. After graduating in 2026, I will be staying at Pitt to join the Pitt Dental Medicine Class of 2030.
Living La Dolce Vita!
As I am nearing the end of a beautiful six weeks in Florence, I am beyond enamored with Italian culture. From the stunning sunsets at the Ponte Vecchio to the view of the Duomo that never fails to take my breath away, this city has stolen my heart. While I’ve fallen in love with life…
Learning Moments in Florence
I fully expected to feel several moments of culture shock as I settled into Florence, but what I didn’t expect was that my first one would be in a supermarket. The first time I walked into a local supermarket, I felt like I was playing a game without the rulebook. Everything felt different: the layout,…
4,427 Miles: From Pittsburgh to Florence with Tümay
Ciao! My name is Tümay Onat, and I am a rising Senior at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in Biological Sciences with minors in Chemistry and Turkish and a certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. After graduating, I will attend the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and pursue a career…