As this program wraps up, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons that shaped me the most—and interestingly, they didn’t come from textbooks or lectures. They came from the places we visited, the people we met, and the stories we listened to along the way. This experience taught me that sustainability is far more complex—and more…
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My “Wow” Moment in Amsterdam: A Wake-Up Call in the Heart of the City
When I first arrived in Amsterdam, it felt like stepping into a postcard. I had spent weeks looking at photos online, watching videos, and imagining what it would feel like to finally be there—but nothing could prepare me for the moment I stepped off the metro at Central Station. The air felt crisp, the architecture…
My Journey to the Netherlands: Embracing Growth Through New Experiences
Hello! My name is Emily Angelo, and I’m about to embark on a journey that feels both exciting and a little daunting. This summer, I’ll be traveling to the Netherlands – my first time flying and my first experience outside the United States! As someone who has never traveled internationally, this adventure is both thrilling…
Sports in Sydney
Hey again, it’s been a while! I’ve been in Sydney for two weeks now, which seems crazy because it’s only felt like a couple days. We’ve been lucky to get beautiful weather even though it is mid-winter here in Australia. Good weather means that hiking and exploring is a must! So far I’ve hiked to…
Introduction Blog: Sydney Bound!
Hi everybody! My name is Chloe Merino I’m a junior Biochemistry and Anthropology double major at the University of Pittsburgh with a chemistry minor and certificate in the conceptual foundations of medicine. This summer I have the incredible opportunity to travel to Sydney Australia during the Women’s World Cup! I’m beyond excited because I’ve always…
Overcoming Challenges Abroad
The biggest challenges I’ve had to face during my exchange are being so far from my friends and family and having to make new friends. The first few weeks of a semester abroad are truthfully very overwhelming, especially if you’re the only person from your University in your study abroad location. I’ve had the comfort…
Exploring my Biggest Takeaways
To be perfectly honest, being abroad has rewired my brain in ways I didn’t even know were possible. Almost all that stems from being subjected to so much change in such a short amount of time. My most prominent and arguably most important takeaway would be that change is inevitable and necessary for growth, and…
Saying Goodbye
These past 3.5 months have been different from anything that you could have imagined in your wildest dreams. At first, it seems like time is moving at a snail’s pace and you perhaps have too much time, but as the end draws near it seems like time simply won’t stop ticking and you are running…
My Future in London
I would like to live in the same neighborhood that I currently live in, which is in Maida Vale in an apartment complex called Sutherland. I would say that Sutherland really suits me as I am a relatively introverted person that values their own time and being in a peaceful environment. Although I have heard…
Overcoming Challenges in London
My biggest challenge that I have faced in London so far is being homesick and feeling like I am missing out on everything that my friends and family back home are doing. I was really running on adrenaline the first half of the semester. Additionally my schedule was always jam packed with classes, my internship,…