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…
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Historical Sites: From White Cliffs to the Channel
Being placed in London not only had me living in a city full of history but also a short commute away from historic sites. As such, this made a plan for a perfect day trip from London. The white cliffs of Dover are one of the first icons that come to mind when people think…
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…
Reflecting on Schweiz
Since coming back Stateside over the last two weeks, I can confidently say I missed home, but my view of home will never be the same. Spending 10 weeks in Switzerland changed what I thought was possible. It’s hard to believe that a few weeks ago I was several thousand meters in the air and…
London’s Museums and Musicals
There is a sentiment that the best way to understand a country and its history is by visiting their musuems. The good news for me is that not only does London have multiple world-class museums, but they are free to the public. The first and one of the more well-known places I visited was the…
Zakopane and Returning Home
Near the end of our trip, we took a short weekend break in Zakopane, Poland. While there, we went on two hikes. The first hike was certainly challenging, as most of it was uphill toward a restaurant high in the mountains. However, the views were unlike anything I had ever seen before. The food tasted…
Traveling Poland
While classes have been testing my Polish skills, my family has also been putting me to the test! On Saturday, I was able to meet up with my family at Our Lady of Częstochowa, an incredible shrine that holds great importance for the Polish people. There is also a replica of the shrine near Philadelphia,…
More Than I Expected
Looking back on my time in Korea, it is honestly hard to put the entire experience into words. I came into this program excited to live somewhere new, gain internship experience, and learn more about Korean culture. I expected to have a great summer, but I did not expect this experience to mean as much…
So long Suriname
During my time in Suriname, I truly learned what public health threats were evident within the nation of Suriname and how to tackle those issues both for Suriname and the United States as well. Issues like health access which are directly tied to other issues like transportation, were eye-opening to witness firsthand. It was my…
Suriname vs USA
Being in Suriname was a far different experience compared to being in the US, let alone Pittsburgh. For one there is not a uniform bus system in which you can safely travel anywhere freely. In Pittsburgh we have the PRT system which makes it a lot easier to travel back and forth around the city….