Since my return home from Portugal, I have had some time to reflect on my experiences this summer. My time in Lisbon not only provided me with valuable insights and lessons for my academic and professional career, but also helped me understand how to better enjoy life. While I learned countless things working in my…
Category: Portugal Internships
Reflecting on Lisbon
Having the opportunity to study abroad in Lisbon has been one of the best experiences of my life. I have learned so much and grown unimaginably as a person. Through my internship, I was able to study chronic pain and Fibromyalgia, both of which I did not know much about. Being able to tailor a…
International Networking
While interning in Lisbon, I really wanted to build my professional and personal network. I successfully connected with numerous professors, researchers, and fellow students. The key drivers of this success were the structured opportunities and community provided by the Study in Portugal Network (SiPN) and the Catholic University of Portugal (Universidade Católica Portuguesa). By actively…
Learning the Language
One of my ultimate goals of the program was to learn basic, conversational Portuguese. I partially achieved this goal within the timeframe of my study abroad program. While I did not become conversational, I successfully mastered basic daily greetings (such as “Olá,” “Bom dia,” and “Obrigada”) and learned how to confidently order food and drinks…
Tchau Portugal!
It has been 2 weeks since I came back to Pittsburgh after spending the most eye-opening and fantastic summer in Portugal. After taking time to adjust back to my routine schedule at home, spending time with family, and catching up with friends, I still can’t believe that I had such a great opportunity with the…
Reflecting on Portugal: Adventures in Architecture
After working, living, and exploring for two months in Portugal, I am excited to be back in the United States. I am incredibly grateful for all I got to experience while abroad. The lessons I learned through my internship and my travels will stay with me as I move on from Pitt towards the next…
Learning a New Field in Lisbon
Going into this internship abroad, one of my primary goals was to take the leap into a new field of study. Throughout my time studying History and Museum Studies at Pitt, I found myself drawn to the study of architecture. Not only did the field intersect a lot with my own work, but I was…
Adventuring in Madeira
About halfway through my program my friend, Elena, who is currently a student at Rhode Island College and was also a summer intern, felt we needed a much-needed getaway from work and the busy city of Lisbon. Our unforgettable weekend in Madeira would be the first real “aha” moment I had during my study abroad….
Sophie is Flying to Portugal!
Olá from Lisbon, Portugal! My name is Sophie Wyszomierski and I am a senior graduating at the end of the summer with an Honors degree in History and Museum Studies. June and July, I spent my time in Lisbon as a full-time research intern at the Faculty of Architecture in the University of Lisbon. I…