Visiting Inspiration Point and hiking into the Grand Tetons was an incredible experience included in the Wyoming program. We crossed the lake on a small boat in the early morning for the hike up to one of the most famous viewpoints in the West. The park itself was extremely crowded, but our group managed to…
Author: Will Goetzman
Hello!
I’m Will Goetzman from Allison Park, PA. I’m a second-year Politics and Philosophy student at the University of Pittsburgh, enrolled in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. I plan to pursue a law degree after graduating in Spring 2027.
Grizzly Bears And The Modern Frontier
My experiences in Wyoming have centered around the incredible wildlife that inhabits the state, and the collaboration between scientists, ranchers, hunters, and the government to preserve and protect the landscape here while adapting it to human needs. As I dig further into the interactions between humans and the land around them here in Wyoming for…
Exploring the Allen L. Cook Preserve
My name is Will Goetzman, and I am a rising senior completing my last summer of programs at the University of Pittsburgh. I am enrolled in an anthropology course in Wyoming and have the opportunity to explore my interests for the course’s final deliverable independently. This course is an excellent opportunity for me to produce…
Wrapping Up In London
As I wrap up my internship in London, I have been reflecting on both my professional development and the kind of impact I hope to have through my career. Working with Carbon13, a venture capital firm focused on climate technology, has given me meaningful exposure to a sector that is rich with innovation. I had…
Infrastructure and Sustainability
Working in a climate-focused VC, sustainability is the most obvious difference between home and London that I interact with every day. A lot of what I’ve noticed has to do with urban planning and policy. London, with its size, density, and public investment, naturally performs better in these areas than a smaller city like Pittsburgh….
Where’s the Trash Can? Learning to Slow Down in London
On one of my first mornings walking to work in London, I stopped at Pret A Manger, a popular UK chain, to grab a breakfast sandwich. I ate it as I walked, the same way I usually would back in Pittsburgh on a busy morning before class. When I finished, I instinctively looked for a…
London: Cultural Experiences and Sustainable Urban Planning
Living and working in London this summer has been a fascinating window into how a city’s values shape its culture. As someone working at a climate-oriented venture capital firm, I was excited to experience firsthand how sustainability is embedded into daily life here. Things like limited use of plastic bags, traffic congestion taxes, wood/paper disposable…
A Kickoff To Will’s Summer In London!
The first few weeks of my summer in London has already been a meaningful opportunity to grow personally and professionally. As someone coming from the U.S., I was interested in experiencing a place that felt both familiar and different. The UK shares a language with the U.S., but it quickly became clear that working and…