Finding community was a different experience in Suriname. As I had known a couple people within the program who like me were Public Health majors within the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, however, even with that I had to go beyond and make connections with the communities there. During our time in Suriname,…
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Difference in Culture in Suriname
In Suriname I felt like the people were more warming and easier to engage in conversation with. I think sometimes in the United States, people tend to stay to themselves and won’t always be willing to engage in conversation. It was a different feeling having that change immediately with such little time to adjust. Although…
Great Times in the Tetons
Looking back on my time in Wyoming, I am most grateful for the opportunity to spend time in such a beautiful place while using the class as an opportunity to expand my creative horizons and explore new things. Before this program, I thought of myself as strictly a prose writer. I was interested in poetry,…
Hunting and Conservation in Dubois, Wyoming
One part of Wyoming culture that interested me was the relationship between hunting and wildlife conservation. During our visit to the National Bighorn Sheep Center in Dubois, I learned that these two pursuits are closely connected parts of the local culture. Bighorn sheep were represented throughout the museum as wildlife in need of protection, but…
Goodbye Wyoming
Reflecting on my three weeks spent in Wyoming, I can confidently say that this program was the highlight of my summer. From hiking in Grand Teton National Park to watching bull riding at a rodeo, my time in the Cowboy State was full of new experiences. Through all of these new experiences, my biggest takeaway…
Love Letter to My Eurosummer
This summer has been nothing short of unforgettable. Two months may not seem like a long time, but from June to July, I experienced more than I ever expected, new places, new friendships, new challenges, and a completely different way of life. Looking back, it feels impossible to summarize everything that happened because every day…
First Two Weeks in Kraków
Having completed my first two weeks at school, I feel like my Polish has improved quite a bit. Being in an environment for six hours a day where we communicate only in Polish during class has really pushed me to learn quickly. Not only have we been studying the language, but I’ve also had the…
Patron Saints and Street Parties
During our orientation, our program directors told us that June was the best month of the year to be in Lisbon. You get to enjoy the amazing weather, beautiful beaches, and most importantly, the major festivals. Portugal is divided into different districts, and each district has its own patron saint. In Lisbon, that saint is…
Vamos Portugal!
I am what I like to call a World Cup fan. I don’t really keep up with soccer year-round, but best believe that when the World Cup comes around, women’s or men’s, I am sitting in front of the TV watching as many games as I possibly can. It started during the 2018 World Cup…
Blisters and FOMO
I knew I wanted to hike in Portugal the second I found out I was going. After the first week of walking around Lisbon so much that my feet were covered in blisters and my toe was already bothering me, you would think I would have taken it easy. Instead, when my friends and I…