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…
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Recipients of a Martinson Elevate Award
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…
Last Bits of London
After flying back from the UK and settling back in the States for over a week, I’ve finally had some quiet time to reflect on my experience. Looking back, this summer was defined by immense personal growth and incredible exposure to work. I did my absolute best to absorb as much knowledge as I could…
Reflections upon Returning Home from Oxford
Well, I’m back. After an eight hour plane ride (much easier than the one to Heathrow), I made it home. I’m glad to be back, but I’m so enormously grateful for my trip to Oxford. Something I’m especially appreciative of is my expanded world view. I feel like I have a much greater understanding of…
Oxford Adventure and Final Weeks in London
During one of the last weekends here, I had the opportunity to travel to Oxford for a day trip. Getting to see its famous historical spires rising up against the sky felt like stepping right onto a classic movie set. One funny thing I’ve noticed, both here and pretty much all throughout England with its…
Last Day in Berlin
During my 10-day stay in Berlin, I got to explore a lot. However, most of the exploration that was done was scheduled within my program. I didn’t get much free alone time to myself. So on the last day of my trip, I decided to take myself on a solo date and do what I…
Berlin 101
Although I only spent 10 days in Berlin, I made sure to make the most of my time. I explored different neighborhoods, tried different foods, took solo adventures, etc. Although in hindsight I may not be qualified to be a tour guide in Berlin, I can definitely give future travelers some tips and tricks on…
Five Weeks in Oxford
I’m nearing the end of my program! I have a week left. At the same time, I feel like I both have fully settled in here and am ready to go home. But certainly, it’s been a universally wonderful experience. Over the past couple weeks, I’ve been able to do more casual, domestic things now…
¡Adios, España!
My takeaways from my study abroad program in Spain come in the form of new friendships and incredible memories. Over the course of this trip, I have traveled alone for the first time, used my second language more than my first, and studied history from a different perspective. The importance of transferrable skills has been…